Over the weekend Dyllan and I went up to Blaine to visit my aunt Elaine and uncle Bill.. and of course Mylola Maria Sussex- Newton!! We had the best time- as always.. Elaine and Bill are so great to hang out with- the most accommodating and welcoming hosts- and they always have fun activities on the calendar- and meals to die for. Like a really fun bed and breakfast- where you actually like hanging out with your hosts!
Hal and Kathy came up with me on Friday morning- stayed for a few rounds of Bocce ball on Elaine and Bills new court- and lunch (Thai Beef Salad- and I will have to post the recipe- because it was hands down one of the BEST salads..if not the best- I have ever had!). We spent the rest of the afternoon playing in the sun- then made smoked salmon pizzas for dinner (another recipe worth sharing)- and stayed up talking till WAY past our bedtimes..
Saturday we took the dogs to Hovander's farm- had lunch from the Caboose- and worked on making magnets for our fridge- made out of beer bottle tops with each family members face in the center. In the afternoon we went for a swim at the Semihamoo resort- Dyllan loved the pool.
Sunday we took the dogs for a morning walk- saw 2 eagles (well- we saw tons of eagles all weekend- but these two were especially close and fun to watch)- then headed home- with a stop off at the Seattle outlet malls on the way. Great weekend, as always, in Blaine!
Today I sold the Egg... I loved this car. Its been the best car ever! Never a single problem.. no flat tires, no accidents, no breakdowns.. its been the perfect car for me. I drove this car all through college- and ever since. I hope to get another one again... one day.
I posted an ad on craigslist late last night - and today spent a good portion of my day scheduling test drives and working out deals. I was pretty pleased that I was able to get my asking price ($4,900)- although a few people wanted to make a deal...but am feeling bitter sweet about parting with my trusty egg.. especially since I will be here till September... I thought it would take me longer to sell it, to be honest. But I guess its good to get it sold before the last minute. I hate to see her go- but I am so happy she has a good new home. Bye bye Egg! Its been fun!
Here is the Egg's new owner. She is suppper nice and so excited about her new car!
Dyllan is one lucky girl- in the shoe department. Michelle, one of my good friends from high school, is a manager at nordstrom and currently works in the kids shoes department. Michelle came over the other day with a cute pair of hot pink with silver sparkle flower pedipeds for Dyllan. She has been wearing them non stop- until yesterday. While Zack and AJ were at the movies- Dyllan and I wondered over to Nordstrom to visit Michelle. For fun Michelle measured Dyllan's foot - then brought out a teenie tiny pair of sparkly Tom's shoes. She put them on Dyllans feet- and off she went.. cruising around in her new shoes. Michelle insisted on getting them for Dyllan - so lucky little Dyllan cruised out with a new, sparkly pair of shoes. Oh- and 2 balloons- one yellow and one blue- to match her outfit of course!
Thanks for the shoes Auntie Shell!
Notice Dyllan's backpack? Thats probably the last time I will venture to the mall without a stroller...at least for a little while.
Michelle measuring Dyllans feet. Size 4.
Collecting her bags!
Thank GOD they had a loaner stroller at the mall.. Dyllan is clearly not thrilled with it though.. walking was soo much more fun!
This summer Dyllan and I are doing a bit of nannying for 2 boys that I have nannied off an on for many years.. I love these boys. They are so fun, smart, and talented- and nannying for them is always a treat. When I was pregnant I would come to their house after school - straight from a doctors appt- with my baby photos- and they were both always so eager to see the progress. We would sit around and play with different name combinations- depending on whether the baby was going to be a boy or a girl. They were there to visit us in the hospital just after Dyllan was born- and excited to hold her when I would bring her with me to their house. Now- Dyllan is older- walking- talking (sorta)- and running wild.. but nothing has changed. The boys are so cute- they take turns helping her out of her car seat- walking her on her leash (haha! "i getta walk her next!!") Showing her their toys- even though they are such boy toys.. transformers, bugs, snakes, cars, comic books..
Its gonna be fun nannying for these kids this summer. Dyllan is in for a treat. She's got 2 older "brothers" to look after her- and teach her a thing or two.
Zack and AJ holding Dyllan- on our way to drop the boys (and their friend) off at the movies
