Scared of Heights?

Are you scared of heights? I am. I don't like being on ledges. I don't like looking over railings. Our new house actually has a railing in the hall upstairs that overlooks the family room. I can't even stand to look. I can handle it if I lay on the floor and look thru the rails.

So we decided that our first real weekend here we would go and see some sights. Let the kids get out and see the great city of Seattle.

I grew up in Portland, and we would come visit Seattle every so often. I have never been to the Space Needle. I've seen it in pictures. I've seen it in the skyline from afar. I've never been right next to it, or up it. Why? Because of scared of heights. Didn't you start reading from the beginning?

This is the start of our Saturday adventure. Sitting on a sculpture beneath the Space Needle. We are quite a cute family I think. I need to give a big thanks to Uncle Mark who came with us and took most of the pictures for us. The kids have really enjoyed having him around.
Looking up at the Space Needle. This really made me want to go up. When we finally got in the elevator, (did I mention that I am claustrophobic too? And that I get motion sick?) Anyway you can look out the windows of the elevator, that goes 10 miles an hour, and see the sights as you ride up. I did close my eyes a bit.
View of Seattle area from the top. I've been to the Top of the Rock in NY. But it was at night so it didn't feel that high up. This city is beautiful.
Abigail and Dave enjoying the sights. Abby kept wanting to sit on the railing. It was freaking me out. I liked it much better when she was on Dave's shoulders.
Sydney and Uncle Mark. Hanging out. Checking out the scene. Mark was quite a trooper. He lugged Syd around for a while.
Our family up in the Space Needle. Still smiling. Although I did close my eyes the whole ride down.
Mount Baker in the background. Or is Mount Rainier? I can't remember which direction I was looking. If you look just below whatever mountain it is you can see Qwest Field, now know as Century Link or the Clink. It has the white roof and SafeCo field where the Mariners play is right next door. We are looking forward to some ballgames this year. Ok Dave is. I like going to baseball games. Football, blech.
What a gorgeous city we live so close to. Portland is still my favorite, but Seattle is now pulling a close 2nd.

Deep Talks with Abby

Ok it's been a week since we have been here and I've been sooooo busy. Unpacking. It is an endless battle. Or it appears that way. I have 3 rooms finished. The boys room, the girls room and the guest room. None of these rooms I use. All the rooms I use look like a bomb blew up in it.

I am hoping to really finish the kitchen area tomorrow. I'm trying really hard to get things done before my parents arrive on Monday. It's great motivation.

The kids have been loving school. Jacob stayed home "sick" today. Not sure what was bothering him but I think he was pretty tired. He went to bed last night at 7 and slept till 8 this morning.

Abby was so excited he was here to play with her today. She came in while I was soaking in the tub and we had this little conversation...

Abby - "Mom, I want to marry Jacob."

Me - "You can't marry Jacob."

Abby - "Why? I want to."

Me - "He's your brother. You can't marry your brother."

Abby - "Oh, then can I marry Noah?"

Me - "No, Noah is your brother too."

Abby - "He is? Who can I marry then?"

Me - "When you are older you will find a nice boy who will marry you."

Abby - "I want to have orange flowers when I get married."

Me - "Ok, I think that would be great!"

Abby- "I'm older now."

She's such a smart and funny little girl. While I love that she goes to school and I get a little bit of time for me, I really love how her little mind works, and I really love hanging out with her around nap time.

Love love love my kids.