It started as a monthly tradition to celebrate living together because truly, we did not know how long we would get with our two amazing little wonders. We wanted them to know how honored we were to share in their journey and ride this crazy roller coaster together – what grew out of it was some fun anticipation each month and now yearly about HOW to celebrate our team’s growth and milestones. Scott and I have a fun time planning something special each year (added bonus that we then DON’T have to worry about planning Valentine’s Day shenanigans which neither one of us was ever stoked about).

This year, we planned some special events in Seattle to be touristy, see our closest friends and two very loved uncles, and enjoy some days off school – here are some snapshots from our weekend.
Seattle must have known we wanted to go up to the Space Needle because as we drove down, the weather was perfect for taking the elevator to the top. We especially enjoyed spotting Qwest field, the ferris wheel we went on last summer, and our friend Taryn’s house in Queen Anne! As most of you know, WonderBOY is an avid basketball lover and player. We thought taking them to the Harlem Globetrotters show would be an exciting event. Turns out this show is quite entertaining for all ages but the kiddos especially loved the antics and humor. WB bought a special basketball with his own money and has been showing off his “routines” and tricks since we returned home (if anyone would like a live show I’m sure we could arrange this). Along with my besties, we explored the Seattle Children’s Museum on Valentine’s Day. This exhibit with a real live “eye doctor” chair was a big hit. As was the firetruck for little man (big man Scott was less enthused but went along with it – love him for that). All in all, it was a lovely weekend. A few minor bumps included WonderGIRL getting sick (oils to the resuce) and WonderBOY completely going crazy after a missed dose of medication (long car ride with a screen to the rescue) but thus is traveling with kids. Something we are getting pretty good at navigating in year two I’d say!

And to you family and friends that have been riding alongside us on this journey now for two years – thank you. Thank you for the prayers, meals, and toys at the starting line and for the continued check-ins, prayers, and babysitting (Mama needs a break ASAP, hurry!!!!) throughout our time together. Scott and I truly value our “village” that is helping us raise these two precious ones and we are constantly pointing out how grateful we are for many of you during our nightly talk times with the kiddos.

And most importantly to Scott, thank you for saying yes. Thank you for taking on this challenge with me and learning and supporting and pretending saying that I’m right with me day in and day out with these two loveable monsters. I love that they get to watch our marriage grow in love and patience over the years. I appreciate that daily, they see a man of amazing character shower them with love and nurturing, filling in years of questioning and misunderstanding of what a real father should do with their children. I know I don’t always say it or show it, but I can’t imagine choosing anyone else to do this life with and God must have known what He was doing when He plunked us down in Haiti together 6 years ago to meet – I love you completely and forever.