AÂ smorgasboard of photos from the past couple of weeks:
One of my very favorite kids turned six last week and we celebrated with pizza and popsicles at the park.  I remember when this sweet boy was just a little roly-poly of a thing – now he’s SIX, all grown-up and super-cool.
Still awfully sweet, though…
Most of the attendees were boys in the 6-10 year range and Jules couldn’t quite keep up, but she was pretty thrilled to watch from the sidelines and get a glimpse of future shenanigans.
Don’t even think about it, kiddo! Â Too high, too high!
Best to stick with frolicking in the grass with her pint-sized buddy!
Love you, Z! Â It’s such a pleasure to watch you grow.
Shane, Jules, and I spent a sunny Sunday morning hanging out at Lake Union, watching the boats and sea planes go by.
Girl knows how to accessorize!
And then a sunny Sunday evening at Seward Park – suddenly beach weather is upon us!
These two were giddy with the promise of summer on the horizon (it’s a distant horizon, but still very exciting!).
I’m loving these longer daylight hours – we can push Juliette’s bedtime back a bit on the evenings we want to take a spin around the block after dinner.  She’s slowly getting the hang of her balance bike, although it seems she usually decides she’s done riding once we’ve reached the farthest point from home.  Of course.
We checked out Montlake Playground on Friday with our buddies – Juliette was quick to set up shop in the “kitchen” and make me a sausage with chocolate.
This. Â Kid’s. Â Smile.
Little O turns three tomorrow and we celebrated with him on Saturday morning at a Top Pot Caspar Babypants concert. Â He is Caspar’s biggest fan and bopped along to every single song.
Jules was not so impressed with the music, but the donut with sprinkles was a major hit. Â Points to Shane for not complaining once through the whole thing – this is decidedly not his scene!
Shane is bound and determined to make a biking family out of us, so he borrowed Nancy’s bike for me on Saturday afternoon and corralled Jules and me over to Seward Park for a short ride. Â Truth be told, I would have preferred to tuck myself into the bike trailer with Juliette and her books, but still, it was fun.
The mid-ride stop for snacks by the water was a plus.
Yesterday was rainy and gray – we spent a lot of time cuddled up inside with hot tea and Finding Nemo.  Juliette and I did venture out for a quick run up to Jefferson Park - I haven’t jogged with the stroller in awhile and barely made it up the hill with old bag of books.  As I huffed and puffed, she called back, “What’s wrong, Mommy?”  I said, “You’re so heavy, baby!”  She sighed dramatically and said, “I know!  I’m so tired!”  Life is rough, huh, kid?
