The fam and I just got back from a quick trip to Seattle, and I'm missing the city so much in fact I'm just plain homesick. I know I'm back in the town where I grew up and lived all my life, but Matt and I made Seattle our home. I miss so many things about Seattle mainly all of our friends but also my crazy job, our little townhouse where we got ready for Ike and brought him home from the hospital, the cooler weather, and all the great food shopping and people watching. I loved so much about the city, and the great experiences Matt and I had there. When we moved there we had no idea we would make it our home, but we sure did. People say home is where the heart is, and my heart has been left in Seattle. People keep telling me that I just need to give Boise a chance and I will feel at home again, but to tell you the truth each day that passes I miss my city more and more. I think the thing that kills me the most is that I don't get to share the exciting city with my son. While I was pregnant Matt and I would talk about all the great places we were going to take Isaac, and how great it would be to share our excitement of the city with him. Like I said we will move back and we will be able to show Isaac the magic of the Emerald City, until then here is my ode to all things missed: Osaka Grill (best freaking teriyaki anywhere), Everyday doughnut,  Pikes Market, the rack and all the great shopping, beautiful architecture, The Mariners,  the bums who pee on the side of the road, the view of the city as you come in to town, and all the green trees blue water and bright flowers. 

Making up for starting out small continued

Ok so the pix were to large to be in just one post so start with the first and work your way up. 

Making up for starting out small!!

So I realized the other day that my premature little guy isn't so premie anymore. How quickly he has grown and here is a few pixs to prove it. Well that and he now has to wear all of his 6 month clothing because his 3 month stuff is just a wee bit snug. If the leotard ever comes back in style he is in, til then we will just have to buy the stuff that fits. 

How things have changed

Where to begin. I guess start with we have moved back to Boise. It was a difficult decision to make to move back but seems to be the right one for now. We loved everything there was about Seattle, and our lives there. We are happy to be back in Boise close to friends and family and appreciate everyone welcoming us back with open arms. It is all a little overwhelming.

On top of moving we both have started new jobs. My job is brainless and easy and I'm happy to point that one out. I decided right now having the high stress job that I never left was not what I wanted. Being back at work has been great I didn't realize how grumpy I was getting from being cooped up in the house all day. I'm just not a good stay at home type of gal. I miss my boy during the day, but for my sanity and those around me being back at work is a great thing. We are also very busy on the weekends with catching up.

We have had the chance to take Ike all around town to see and do new things. We went to a Blues Brothers concert at St. Chepelle winery with Matt's family and friends, we have had a chance to go on motorcycle rides while the grandparents watch Ike, and seem to always be eating at some sort of BBQ with friends. Oh and I don't want to forget I'm actually getting a tan this summer, and I don't mean the fake and bake one you have to buy. What a difference hot weather and your own backyard can make on your tanning experience.

Then there is Isaac. Holy Cow has he gotten big. He is growing quickly and continues to be freakishly strong. He is so close to rolling over and sitting up on his own I know you don't believe me that he would be this close so young, but trust me he is. He has the biggest smiles and coos a lot. His own cooing sometimes shocks him. He will hold a great conversation with anyone. I can't wait to hear what it is he is trying to say. I'm pretty sure it is something wise and amazing, then again he comes from a long line of smart asses so it could be some sarcastic remark. Either way I can't wait til I get to hear what it is.

Well I guess that fills in what has been happening for the most part. I will have to be better about snapping some photos, and get those posted.

Oh Deer!!

We took full advantage of the great weather yesterday and took Frankenstien and Isaac for a walk around the neighborhood. On our way back home from the dog park we ran into a deer. He was very brave and Matt took full advantage of the photo op. Our mighty hunting dog was more interested in chasing the flash from the camera then the deer. Ike was awake for the deer but slept through most of the outing. Even with him sleeping through our walk he still gave us two thumbs up, but moved his hands when we tried to prove he was giving us the thumbs up and enjoying it. 

Few more photos from the trip. Ike with his great grandparents, and his food coma after meeting them. 

Road Trip to Boisenburger

So it has been a while since the last post, but we went out of town and then had to recover from our trip. We took a little road trip over to good old Idaho to show off Isaac as well as celebrate Chris and Becky's wedding. Isaac was adored at the wedding by everyone, and he picked up a few more mom's. I figured it was necessary to find a couple more mom's considering he has 3 dads. So Jacki, and Jess are official mom's but we prefer to go by L.O.L.'s (A couple glasses of wine may have been involved in choosing our name). I had a blast and lets just say one glass of wine and I was done. I guess that will happen when you don't drink for about 10 months.  It was great to see everyone at the wedding and what a flashback to the great times we had through out high school, and by the end of the night there were moments we were acting like we were back in high school. That damn deaf donkey!!! Other than the great time we had at the wedding we also had a chance to hang out with a lot of family. Isaac had a chance to meet his cousin Lily and uncle Jon and Aunt Melissa. I believe Lily took advantage of his arrival and dressed him up. I think there is a picture out there with Ike wearing earrings. Ike also assisted me with babysitting his great grandma. Lets just say I'm never going to be ready to have more than one child after the weekend I had with Ike and grandma. You say it is different but you have yet to meet my grandma. It was great to get back to Idaho and see everyone. On the way back home we stopped in the Tri-Cities so Isaac could meet his Great Grandma Jane and Great Grandpa Ken, and Great Uncle Wayne. Ike loves his Great Grandma Jane, cuz he found out quickly a little whining meant a lot of extra food. I swore we were going to leave Kennewick with an obese child, but the extra food put him in a food coma, and avoided further weight gain. All in all it was a great trip, but I was ready to be back to normal life. The night we got back Isaac began sleeping through the night, well 6 hours in a row. Maybe we should take another trip and see if he sleeps a full 8 hours.