Winter is OVER. We did it! We made it through the darkest, coldest months of the year. With a heap of happy memories, no less. December, January and February held plenty of sweet, cozy moments indoors. Couch snuggles:
The joy of new Christmas toys:
The joy of old toys rediscovered:
Lots of hot chocolate:
LEGOS:
And a bit of baking – Juliette’s buttermilk biscuits were a staple during soup season:
We got outside when the weather allowed, for swings:
And pickleball:
Piggy-back rides:
And time with buddies:
Isaac and I upped our coffee shop game and made a point of getting out for a latte and a cocoa most weekends while Juliette was out at soccer or with friends. To sit across the table from this kid while he chatters and sips is pure joy.
We ventured outside of West Seattle for the occaional mini-adventure. This water taxi ride to downtown Seattle was the perfect way to pass a few hours on an otherwise lazy weekend.
The new playground near the aquarium was a hit with both kids. Lots of challenging climbs, even for Juliette. I do not take for granted that she still loves a fast slide.
Warm piroshy’s post-playground:
A pop into the prettiest home goods store for Juliette’s 2026 calendar:
And a round of drinks at Zeitgeist, my favorite Pioneer Square coffee shop:
(Yes, twinning, and yes, on purpose!)
City kids…I love this series of them strolling Pioneer Square:
Pooped. Such a good day.
We spent a sunny afternoon out in Kirkland at Juanita Bay Playground and again, found something for everyone. This two-person swing was the favorite:
And for me? A waterside stroll.
Pure mischief, this boy.
He looks like he just might push her in. (He didn’t.)
Reeling in a big one!
Take One:
Take Two:
Take Three. Nailed it.
What else? We cruised:
And crafted:
Ate yummy things:
And visited grandparents:
We huddled together under the umbrella for a couple of particulalry wet soccer games, but felt ok about it because Juliette and her team are THRIVING and it’s a blast to watch them click:
It randomly snowed on a day in March and we built a scrappy little snowman:
And then Juliette played soccer on a field that was more white than green:
Isaac and I discovered the “new playground” at Lincoln Park, which is actually a couple years old, but we somehow have missed it as we’ve always boogied to the “old playground”. He is at peak climbing age and the ropes course was just his speed.
The Lincoln Park beach on a sunny Winter late afternoon is the perfect way to summon Spring vibes.
So long to bare limbs and 4:30 sunsets. Happy April.
