Seattle!

We went to Seattle this past weekend just for the day and we had so much fun! It's a little over two hours away from us so we spent awhile in the car, but Thomas did great and it was fun to make the drive. Seattle is especially fun for us since JT served his mission there, so as soon as we started seeing his old areas he was reminiscing and telling old mission stories. We also went to Mt. Rainier on our honeymoon and came into Seattle one day of it, AND came back again shortly after we got married for a baptism of someone JT taught on his mission. So basically we really love this place! It is such an amazing city, unlike any other that I've been too before with all of the ports right along the coast. 

We went to early lunch at MOD pizza. Which is seriously to die for. They have them in portland too but we could eat there daily if we were rich enough. It's basically a chipotle type place but with pizza instead. 

After lunch we hiked a few blocks down to Pikes Place market and the Oceanside attractions. Pikes Place is always packed but is full of fresh fruit and veggies and flowers and tons of little vendors and restaurants. It's probably the most touristy thing to do in the city. 

When we came on our honeymoon we bought these little cheesecakes that we have honestly thought about multiple times since we first got them. So of course we got them again! From a little vendor called The Confectional. So so yummy. 

We thought it would be fun to take a ferry ride, especially for Thomas. I also wanted to see what the islands are like out there! We just went there and came straight back, but Bainbridge Island was amazing. Gorgeous homes right on the water, I would love to visit there in the summer and stay a few nights! 

It was so cold and windy out on the decks! Thomas wasn't sure about it. 

Eventually he fell asleep in his stroller, I'm sure he was so exhausted all day. He loved all the commotion of the city though. Watching the dogs and birds everywhere was his favorite thing. 

The city from the island. 

That's Mt. Rainier on the left! 

After we explored and walked around for hours, my legs were hurting and my ever growing belly was cramping so we headed back to the car. I read a lot about a local ice cream place called Molly Moons so we went there for another treat and it was so good!

I originally got their salted caramel flavor because I had read so many good reviews about it. Let me just say-ew. So gross and salty. So I was a baby about it until JT went up and asked if we could have a different flavor haha. He is the best. Chocolate fudge brownie was much better. 

We stopped for dinner in Tacoma at a little Mexican place and then made the drive home! It was a long day, and we definitely ate way too much food, but it was just the adventure I had been craving. I can't wait to go back again sometime soon!

Just another Thomas post

I'm not in the mood to write a ton so I'll just put up a bunch of pictures from the past few days! Sunday afternoon we went down to the Columbia River to a trail there, it was kind of drizzling and wet out but Thomas loved it. 

Until he face dived into the water. I didn't see it happen but JT said his head was totally under water. And it was so cold! Surprisingly he didn't cry, just made a really sad face. He was just shocked I think. And extremely soaking wet. 

Of course we had no extra clothes so it cut our exploring short. We went to this trail again though and it's gorgeous! I love that it's so close. 

Valentine's surprise package from my mom. She's the best, and we miss her so much!

We made valentine cupcakes and Thomas demolished his. He loved it all. A lot more then his first birthday cake. 

Playing at Dizzy Castle on a rainy day. 

These condos are along our favorite trail. They are sooo pretty, I would love to have that view everyday!

Walks are our favorite. 

Today it was like 65 degrees and so sunny and gorgeous out. We went to the park by JTs work today and got lunch with daddy. A pair of missionaries walked in to eat at the little pizza place we went too. I have always wanted to secretly pay for their meals somewhere but it was so common in Utah we never did! I got really  excited to do it today, so we didn't say anything to them and just added their check to ours when we paid. It left me feeling so happy, I wish I could have seen their faces. JT said it was rare to have that happen on your mission, especially places where members aren't as common. I hope we made their day a little bit better and brighter. It definitely made my day. 

Today.

I can't believe that it's February already. Time seems to flying by this pregnancy, I will be 16 weeks tomorrow! Days seem long but looking back its gone by so fast. It scares me and makes me excited all at once. Having kids 21 months apart will definitely keep my hands full!

Today we went up to the Adidas employee store. Thomas has needed some new shoes and they had such awesome cute ones there for way cheap. We got two pairs for $30! One for now and one in a bigger size. I really love them. Nothing is cuter then little baby shoes. 

 JT bought a golf glove and I didn't get anything, I have a hard time buying clothes when I know I will be huge very soon.

Behind these monster shoes a bunch of people were playing soccer. Thomas wanted in on that game and would have gone right on the field if I hadn't dragged him away. 

Afterwards we went to Beaverton to a place called Papas Pizza Parlor, or something like that. It had a huge kids play area so we let Thomas get some energy out. It was packed with like a million birthday parties so he was a little hesitant, but it wore him out! A lot of parties were huge family groups, and JT and I talked about how alone we really are out here. Seeing all the families made us both realize that. It made us a little homesick! We've both always lived by all of our families, it's hard but we are slowly getting used to it. 

Thomas also ate SO much pizza. Like almost three pieces. 

We all came home and took long long naps, it rained most of the day, we went to Target for some random things, and we are for the most part finally over all the sickness in our house! 

JT can't resist putting any hat he sees in a store on Thomas. 

And some random pictures from our week:

His favorite tickle spots. Bottom of his legs and his face. He goes completely still and just lays there. It's hilarious 

Helping clean the floor is a new favorite thing. 

We bought this on sale at toys r us. He LOVES it. 

Rainy walk before bed 

Also. This is my proud moment of the week. All of this from Carter's for less then $50! We've reached the point of no more hand me downs sadly so I've been searching for good deals. He's just about in 2T shirts because he is so tall!

This is so fitting (literally) for my life right now. It's been one hundred million times harder moving here then I ever expected. The constant rain and getting dark at 4:00 makes me lazy and grumpy, and it's especially hard trying to adjust to life knowing you have to make all new friends. I'm so grateful we moved to a great area with a wonderful ward. I know it will take time to feel comfortable, but for now I just need to remember all of the good things we have been blessed with.