Gigi and Pops Visit

My parents came up for a couple of weeks to visit.  I started back to work about three weeks ago and they were a huge help with Madelyn!  They stayed home in the mornings with Madelyn while I was at work, then once I got off we'd go somewhere during the afternoon. 

The first weekend they were here we crossed the floating bridge (per my dad's request), went to Bellevue Square mall, saw Microsoft and went to Sparta's Pizza (my fav!!)

 Gigi, Pops and Madelyn

All of us

Our little fam (minus the pups)

Our little star

Dad at Microsoft

Three Generations

The following couple days we took it easy-went to church, ate dinner with some friends (thanks Tom and Izzy!), relaxed at home.  My parents stayed with Madelyn several nights so Tim and I could go out.  We went to Red Robin, a couple movies, my school's graduation, a band practice, our small group...I think that's it?!?  Thanks mom and dad for watching our baby girl while we hit the town!  If you're new parents and someone volunteers to keep your baby, take them up on it!  Your baby will still remember you when you get home =)

We also went to Pike Place one afternoon.  My dad loves all the shops, fresh food (he loves to eat), Starbucks and the atmosphere of the market.  I also tried out our little baby carrier while at the market.  Madelyn loved looking around at everything.  And it was a much easier way to carry her around the market-it's hard to get around there with a stroller.

It was also my mom's birthday and their anniversary while they were up here.  My dad had the idea of taking her up to the Space Needle to eat-Tim and I thought it was a great idea!  We had a fun time and Madelyn had her first ride to the top of the Needle.  I suggest going to the restaurant if you ever come visit Seattle.  The food includes your ride up-so the prices really aren't that bad at all!

The following day we went to North Seattle to eat at Beth's Cafe.  This is voted one of the best places to eat in Seattle...and was also on the show "Man vs. Food".  Beth's is famous for their 12 egg omelette...it's huge!!  I loved the food and woke up thinking about it the next morning! I love my eggs!  Tim had band practice that morning so I guess that means we'll have to go back!

We had a little photo shoot on Sunday morning before church...

MJ in my old dress

We spent the last two days at the Marysville outlet mall and walking around downtown Edmonds.  Gigi and Pops-I know Madelyn enjoyed her time getting to know you and we enjoyed having you here.  Again, you were a huge help!  Even though our baby sleeps well at night (we are very blessed!) she still requires a lot of energy....as you can tell by this pic....

Hope you're getting some rest!

And because I love my furry pups....

They love their sissy.

-Megan