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It's official, my favorite iPhone App is Instagram...

What's your favorite App, I'm always looking for good ones!

Best-Loved, Most-Liked, Favored, Dearest, Preferred, Chosen

Here is a short list of some of my very favorite things ~

Food always comes first (why is that?).....

Walls Berry Farm Oregon Marionberry preserves.  Nothing like embracing the pacific northwest with a little marionberry on your toast.  I will never turn back (and I will buy it in bulk at Costco).

Whole Fruit frozen organic juice!  I found these lovelies at Costco as well (I love Costco)...let's just say free sample day paid off big!

Mr. Salty is actually pretty sweet, and the best part?  He's only 100 calories (that is unless I eat 3 packs in one day, which has been known to occasionally happen)  I won't hold it against him, he's so darn irresistible! 

Second, Music.  I love music (surprise).  I ran this morning...a run that Andy and I have done once before and I struggled through.  Today I actually felt good...the difference?  Today I had my ipod.  Music makes all the difference.  Here's what I am listening too lately: 

Jack and White - Double Trouble

I got this song as a free download on iTunes and became an instant fan.  This is the only video I could find...but you get how awesome they are. 

Natasha Bedingfield - Little Too Much

I actually heard this song on the Something Borrowed preview- looked it up and listened to it.  For some reason I love her voice and I really enjoy this song. 

Mindy Gledhill- Whole Wide World
Uplifting, happy music by a talented and adorable person.

 

A couple others that I might admit to listening to:
Skyscraper - Demi Lovato
Pumped up Kicks- Foster the People
Good Life - One Republic (A song I have loved for over a year)
Little Lion Man - Mumford and Sons  (the clean version, but of course!) 


Third, clothing.  I love clothes (for obvious reasons)...but really, I do.  Check out my Pinterest for my latest favorites...here is a peek

Yeah you see...you see why I am in love and why Andy has to rein me in...I love fall, but more importantly...I love fall fashion.  

Little Helper...

I have neglected these pictures for no good reason.  I feel like lately that I have nothing to blog about (give me some inspiration)!  Anyway, just to back track a little bit, I thought I would share a few pictures and some of what we have been up to lately!

Like I mentioned before, Andy's sisters Natalie and MacKenzie came up to visit.  We really enjoyed having them, and used them as an excuse to visit Pike Market again.  We love it there (especially the food). If you visit Seattle, it is a must.

I know this picture probably looks familiar, but the view is beautiful!

Here's the clan, minus yours truly... they are a handsome bunch

Some of our favorite places to eat?  Well Tiny's Organic of course (they make the yummiest organic smoothies), Shy Giant Yogurt had the creamiest yogurt I think I've ever had... and then there's the forgotten Gyro place that had incredible gyros (I can't remember their name).  We will definitely be going again (as if I even need to say it).

These next pictures are just in case you were wondering.... yes, that little white boy is Noah.  I have always had a fair complexion but I honestly have no idea where his comes from...

I did attempt to get him to look at the camera, but he obviously refused.

I also tried to get him to sit down in the pool, but he refused me on that one too.  Then I thought I would wade in the water with him for a little bit, I quickly realized why he wouldn't sit down...the water was frigid!

Noah has definitely become my little helper.  He will get me tissues, the wipes, help me put laundry away, help me make dinner and even help me put the dishes away...but the most valuable chore he does.... well, this speaks for itself.



Lastly, I snapped some pictures of Noah and Clare last Sunday before Church.  I can't help myself, but I just think they are the two cutest kids around.  I am such a lucky lady.
(like I mentioned in the post about Clare, she loves the song skinamarinki dinky dink...and as I took these pictures I was singing that song.  Needless to say, Noah was singing along...which explains the goofy look on his face in some of these...)

Finishing it Off: Days 30 and 31

Ok...I am at the end of the line here. Finished. All done.  The blog challenge has been fun (and challenging at times).  So here are days 30 and 31!

Day Thirty: Something You Never Get Tired of Doing

Did someone say.....

Pinterest?

Seriously.  If you haven't discovered the world of Pinterest, you need to.  Look me up so I can follow you. Let's be friends and share our pins, because I love it and (at the moment) I just can't get enough.


Day Thirty-One: A photograph of yourself today plus three good things that happened to you today.


It's still early, so this is the best picture you will get (yes, I am being vain). Here is me and my little slobber puss.  Isn't she sweet? 

Three good things that have happened today? 
First, I got to wake up next to Andy!  Usually he is gone an hour before I even get up.  
Second, Noah let me change his diaper without putting up a fight (trust me, this is big). 
Last, I missed the I-5 rush hour traffic this morning!  Sweet. 


Here's to many more 'good things' today, and to the end of this blog challenge.  Now we can all get on with our lives.  Unless I decide to possibly do this.  haha.  We'll see.  


Happy Friday! 

Four Months Old.

I can hardly believe that Clare is already four months old! Time sure goes by quickly and Clare gets more adorable every day.  Unfortunately our Dr never gave us a print out of Clare's 4 month stats, but I do remember her weight - 15.5 pounds!  Up about three pounds from her 2 month baby well.  She is growing fast and I can't help but pinch those cute little cheeks!

Things Clare Loves: 

Attention

Her fingers and toes

Sleeping (especially with Mom) 

Eating

Mommy's singing 

(her and Noah are the only ones, trust me.  And she LOVES this song, no lie.  

Anytime I sing it she immediately calms down.  So weird.)

Spending time outside

Being held by mommy or daddy

Swinging in her swing

and Her bink! 

Here's the last four months at a glance: 

I always wondered what life would be with another little one in our home, and I couldn't be more lucky to have Noah and Clare as my children.  The bring so much joy to my life and I am so grateful to be their mom.  Happy 4 months Clare Bear...you sure are sweet. 

xoxo

Downtown Seattle Center

This past weekend we took a little family trip up to the Pacific Science Center.  We were only able to see a fraction of the exhibits, but we had a great time.  Dinosaurs, insects, reptiles and even a little area just for tots (which Noah loved).

Waiting for the Monorail..

We love taking the train...not only is it fun to ride - but it's a great place to people watch (am I right or am I right).  

The Seattle Center is full of all sorts of goodies...the Pacific Science center and the Space Needle just to name a few.  We didn't go up in the Space Needle, but we had a good view of it! 

The science center was great.  This was the first time I had actually even been to a science center (that I can recall).  We really enjoyed it, and hope to go back to see more of the exhibits!  

Noah LOVED the dinosaur exhibit....the pictures aren't that great, because of how dark the room was (but you get the idea). 

Next up was the just for tots exhibit.  Noah loved this one the most (because he is considered a tot and all). 

 Notice the devoted Dodger's fan in the background of this picture.... Go DODGERS! 

Anyone who knows our little Noah knows how in heaven he is in these last pictures...he got to sit and play in this car for a while...and he was so happy. 

In case you are wondering about baby Clare, she spent most of the time in the stroller sleeping (oh how I love my stroller).  Anyway, aside from the one HUGE blowout she had, I think she really enjoyed the trip! :) 

This week Andy's sisters are here visiting and we have lots in store...hope you are all having as much fun as we are!