Seattle Recap: Part 1 {Happy Birthday}

Kevin, the pups and I ventured off to Seattle in mid-July for an 11 day visit full of bbq's, girls dinners, golfing, Red Sox vs. M's game, a looong hike, a wedding, a 30th birthday party and lots of fun time making memories with friends and family. Every time we go home, I remember why I love Seattle so much! You can't beat the summers there and I'm convinced that I ALWAYS bring the sun!! The dogs did great on the plane and they absolutely loooved being able to swim and run around outside for hours on end. Pretty sure Tuck swam between 2-3 hrs each day!

I'm still uploading pictures, but here are a few from my best friend, Katie's 30th birthday! We started the day with lunch at my house followed by some sun time while the boys went and boated around Lake Washington and Lake Union. We all met up later to lounge on the boat and give one of my stepdad's ridiculous water toys a go! The "Aquaskipper" had everyone puzzled for a while trying to nail down the best technique to get it to not sink! Marge and I both got slightly injured, Jeremy sank, Derek did slightly better, but Kev "skipped" himself across the water looking ridiculous! Bryan was more than pleased that someone mastered it!!

Later that night, we took Katie to The Tap House Grill for dinner and drinks. Lots of drinks, laughs and friends popping in and out all night. I know we all had a great night, I hope she did too! It was a great night, I loved seeing one of the last ones finally turn 30, just as I'm about to turn 31! Yikes, Oldie Hawn!! Love you, Rauhie!! XOXO


One of Derek's attempts

Jeremy, faltering :)

Marge, prior to arm injury...

Marge, making a splash!

Our beautiful view!

How ridiculous is the aquaskipper?? Also, sorry for the wind interference and sideways video, apparently I haven't figured that out yet. Also, I say, "Marge, show us your arm," not something else! It sort of cut out :)


Me with the Birthday girl!

Rauh and her Bday Book, she hasn't changed a bit!

Me and Kel

Browsing through the pictures

So-Cal Girls pic!

Cute LoLo - 8 months preggo

Group pic!

54 Girls, minus one :( (missed you, Shel!)

More pics of our trip to come!

4th of July Weekend

We had a great, relaxing weekend! So relaxing that I sort of forgot to break out the camera until Sunday, whoops! I got out of work at noon on Friday and headed down to the beach to hang out with family until Monday afternoon. Nothing better than a 3.5 day weekend :)


Eliza and her cool shades after her run with Jason

Intense game of Cornhole...

They LOOOOOVE Uncle Kevin!

So cute :)

Kev and Lucas (3 weeks)

Teaching them young :)

Happy 30th Birthday!!

...To my Little!! I can't believe we've been friends since we were 16 years old! Some of my favorite memories of all-time have been with you and I hope you know how special you are to me! By the way, we realllly need to get some new pictures of us together, this is SO 2007!! ;) I hope you have a wonderful day and enjoy the fabulous weekend you have planned. Can't wait to see you in 2 weeks! XOXO

{Introducing}

...our new little nephew, Lucas James Donahue Hobbs!!! I've been so curious to know what Julie was having and finally he's arrived, 5 days early! He was born yesterday, June 13th at 8:29pm, weighed 6lbs 10oz and was 19 inches long. He is SO cute!! I think he looks a lot like Eliza with the bright blue eyes, perfect little lips and cute button nose. His hair is a little darker and wavier than Eliza's was. (He had just had a bath in these pics) He has long fingers and toes and skinny little legs. He's a little congested and was making adorable little snorting sounds that made me laugh. SO cute :) Here's Eliza as a newborn He's perfect in every way and Julie and Jason couldn't be happier with their new little man. We missed Eliza's visit but saw pictures of her holding him, she's going to be a great big sister! I'll get those from Julie and post them.


Don't you just want to snuggle him?!

Big yawn!

Proud Auntie!

Jules and Lucas

Sleepy!

Eliza's 2nd Birthday!

On Saturday, June 5th, we celebrated Eliza's 2nd birthday with a small family get together at Julie and Jason's house. We had a great time watching Eliza rip through her presents, inhale cake (the messy pics of her with chocolate all over her face are on Julie's camera), playing with her cousins and being utterly fascinated by what a fan can do to a birthday balloon. Lots of screeching with excitement each time the balloon was shot up into the air.

Any day now, Eliza is going to become a big sister to either a baby girl or boy! When Julie asked Eliza's preference between a brother or sister, she said, "baby sister" named "Ladder!" Interesting pick, we'll have to see if it makes the Top 3 :)
Julie's doing great and is more than ready for this babe to make his/her entrance. Her due date is June 18th but I guessed June 14th and Jason said June 11th! I can't even tell you how excited/anxious I am to meet this little one!!

Enjoy a few pictures from the party!

The Hobbs Family

Present time

The boys looking on

I think she likes the card?

Holly

Cake time!

Happy 30th!!!

To my wonderfully sweet bf, Katie!! I'll post a picture later but wanted to wish my Fitz a very happy, happy birthday!! I can't wait to see you in 6 short weeks!! Have a fun day today and enjoy dinner and the movie tomorrow with the girls, I wish I could be there! Love you lots!! XOXOXO

Happy 30th Birthday to You!!!

...to one of my BFF's, Shelby!! I hope you have an amazing day. From the sounds of it, Vegas and your hubby treated you right. I so wish I could've been there to help celebrate. But, I celebrated you from DC, that's for sure :)
Have a great day today, miss you!!! XOXOX