Lost

So I feel like a special time in my life is now over. Tonight, Spence and I watched the final episode of "Lost." I am so happy- and so sad. We started watching "Lost" while they were broadcasting the third season. It was the middle of the semester, and Spence and I would stay up until 3am watching the first and second season to catch up. Some of the most fun nights ever were watching "Lost" on Wednesday's with the Wimmers, the Lewis' and the Binghams. The night we all dressed up for the season 5 finale was hands-down one of the most awesome times ever! (Spence and I are on the far right in the picture- he was Richard and I was Charlotte.) We introduced the Latimers to "Lost" when we stayed with them in Mountain Green. We spent almost the whole weekend in front of the TV but we had the greatest time. The finale was great- everything we needed it to be and more. I know I sound a little crazy- but we got attached to this show and it really did provide such good times with friends and each other. It is the end of an era!

Spring in Seattle

I just wanted to share the weather report for the next 10 days. Lame, Lame, Lame! Although, several times last week the forecast was for rain and then it was totally sunny. Sometimes I think they just don't care or they just don't know, so they guess and rain in Seattle is usually a pretty good guess. So much for my plans to run every day and lose this baby weight. I guess I'll just have to snuggle up with Reese, eat some ice cream and watch a movie. Life is rough!

Today
May 23

Showers

53°

Mon
May 24

Partly Cloudy

60°

Tue
May 25

Few Showers

61°

Wed
May 26

Showers

58°

Thu
May 27

Showers

55°

Fri
May 28

Showers

54°

Sat
May 29

Few Showers

54°

Sun
May 30

Few Showers

61°

Mon
May 31

Cloudy

66°

Tue
Jun 1

Showers

62°

Outings

We have started to be a little more adventurous in taking Reese places. This week my parents invited us to a client event for my Dad's work. We felt a little out of place- the event was for the top clients from my Dad's branch of Morgan Stanley- Smith Barney. Basically it was a lot of wealthy older couples and us with our stroller. It was fun though- they held it at the Seattle Aquarium. Reese slept most of the time, but she did wake up at the end to look at some fish. The river otters are usually our favorite attraction (we want to have some as pets one day) but they were cuddled up sleeping. But the sea otters kept us entertained for awhile- especially this little guy. He was swimming around on his back and just did not want to get his little face wet.

The event included a nice dinner and a 45 minute presentation from some financial speaker. I pretty much tuned out, but Spencer found it interesting. I was so proud of him: we were at a table with these older gentleman and they started talking about the energy sector and some new wind farm. Spencer piped right up and shared his infinite knowledge of wind farms. They were asking him questions and he was answering all articulately and stuff. It was awesome.

The weather has been beautiful, so yesterday we decided to take a little hike. We drove up to the Denny Creek area and hiked to Franklin Falls. The scenery here is always to pretty and we had a great time. Reese pretty much slept in her little carrier the whole hike. Having a baby definitely changes how you do things- everything just takes a lot longer, but of course it is worth it.

Josh and Kara

So we had our last set of visitors- my sister Kara and her husband Josh. They have been so good to little Reesie- I swear that half of her clothes have come from them. We had a great time playing games and hanging out. My sister is hands-down one of the funniest people I have ever met. She always has great stories. We love Josh- they got married this summer and he fits right in. Josh, Spence and Almen have a great time together. We were so happy to have them here.