Good Weekend Back in Seattle!

Great weekend filled with puppy sitting little Colie while Brad & Kimmy were off in Boston for a long weekend, Lucy's annual vet appointment (healthy as can be and has gained a pound of muscle since her visit early this year), a matinee to see the Informant with Grammy & Grampy, and a special highlight to share breakfast at the Freise's home with Brett's good friends & their kiddos.

Of course the little ones were the stars of the show... here's one of Greg with his daughter Ella & Jeremy & Julie's daughter Eva. Greg was the fun one throwing the girls up in the air and building block towers they got to kick down. Loved watched the girls play hide and seek... neither could wait to be found but instead called out "I'm here, I'm here!!" the second the "seeker" finished counting!

Quinn, Greg & Emily's youngest, was the best cuddler and SO much fun to holdHenry "Hank", is Judson & Emily's son and ALL smilesThe two were born just days apart!

Labor Day in Long Island

Here are a couple pics from our Labor Day Weekend in Long Island visiting my dad, Brenna & Zeus! Was fun to be there in the summer versus the usual winter visits and playing tourist on the island.

Started at the beach just a few miles from my dad's house in St. James. Water was crystal clear and Zeus enjoyed a dip!

Made a trip to Bethpage Restored Village and saw old farm life, buildings, and the way the people lived in New England in the 1800s. The start of our big roadtrip around the island

Montauk Lighthouse - it was so windy!

The wine region
And evenings spent with a Board Game show down - Team Brenna & Brett made a comback and won the tournament :(

Zeus w/ his new toy from sister Lucy

The last day we spent checking out Brooklyn - was our first time after so many trips to Manhattan & Long Island had never made it to Brooklyn?! Here's us on the bridge!

Good toast Brett!

Brett did a great job with his speech at "Uncle" Bob's wedding last night. Bob was one of Jeff's best buddies and asked Brett to step in as best man since Jeff couldn't be there. The Schlameus' have shared a fence for 30 years so Brett pretty much grew up with "Uncle" Bob. Bob's backyard was transformed into a garden wedding venue and everything looked beautiful!
Bob & his bride WendySteve got a little chilly during dinner so shared another guest's afghan wrap!? Dinner time

Lots of dancing!

Look who caught the bouquet ;)

Another beautiful wedding at Seattle Golf Club! Lindsey Remington (long time family friend of Brooke & the entire Schlameus clan) got hitched last Saturday... and look who went home with the bouquet!

The bouquet gets tossed...Brooke's got it!

Jake's reaction (and me welcoming Jake to the family :) )

The happy couple :)

River Weekend!

Last weekend was the annual Schlameus trip to "the River". Each year we rent a cabin-ish house in Vantage and spend days on the Columbia River relaxing, soaking up the sun, catching up and water sports (for some :). I'm convinced that the beach at The River is one of Lucy's most favorite places in the world.Kelly drover over from Wenatchee to spend Saturday w/ us!I realize this pic is not crystal clear but we saw dozens of big horned sheep on our way to the Beach.Lucy about to get attacked by Cousin EllieLucy attempting to run up the hill after Riley!LOTS of digging and sandy snouts :) Jan & Nancy
Brooke, Ellie (all snuggled in a towel) and soaking Lucy

Houtrouw Wedding

Here's a few pics from our weekend in The Dalles, Orgeon (visiting Brett's high school buddies (Andy) Sharp, (Jason) Bustos & (Shaun) Siri on our way to Shannyn & Andrew Houtrouw's gorgeous wedding just outside of Hood River. Congratulations you two - what a gorgeous wedding and amazing reception!!

The Guys (Jake, Sharp, Brett, Shaun & Bustos) The Girls (Ali, Brooke & Meena)
Full Sail Brewery
The Wedding I Spy the Bride & Groom Post Wedding

The Ladies @ Dinner (Kimmy, Carisa, Meg, Ali, Kimmy & Brooke)

Kappa Delatas

Um, go Cougs - Martini Ice Luge

The Guys (Marcus, Jake, Brett & Ian)

7 Year Itch!

Last weekend Brett surprised me (I LOVE surprises!) w/ a weekend on Orcas Island in the San Juans! Our private cottage overlooking the water was amazing - I was truly spoiled. The concentrated time together away from the house with all the things we always feel we "should be doing" was a treat. I feel so, so blessed to have become Brett's wife and a part of the Schlameus family three years ago (we've been an "item" for 7 years now), here's to many, many more!



Beer & Pretzels on the Ferry


Ran into Brett's high school friend Geoff Smith, his fiance Cassandra & the entire Burnside/Smith clan just before this pic!Mt. Baker shot a top Mt. ConstitutionThis little bunny ran under my feet while eating lunch at a cafe overlooking the water!Farmer's Market
A couple small deer roaming the beautiful grounds at Rosario
Sunset view from our private deck

Dinner the last night