A Moveable Feast! Food Trucks Galore!

Sunday, we went to Tacoma's first Food Truck Festival, called A Moveable Feast. There were food trucks from all over the region, ranging from Filipino to Mexican to Greek to German to Caribbean. So much food, so little tummy space. We walked around, listened to music, enjoyed the crowd, admired food and even ate a little too.

Matt found some Greek food. He was yearning for a gyro! He ended up with a lamb one.










Jack enjoyed the music and the french fries from Athena's. He kills me every time he wears these sunglasses. He fit right in with the Tacoma Hipsters.

 I was hoping for some tacos, one to check off our bucket list and because it sounded yummy! I saw a truck with a modern twist on Mexican. Perfect! I got a mushroom taco with roasted pumpkin seeds and a roasted poblano sauce. They were perfection.

I hope this becomes an annual event because it was so fun!

Ramrod 2012

Yesterday my dad finished his third Ramrod! Ramrod is a 150 mile bike ride that goes around Mount Rainier in one day. It is pretty impressive. My mom and I took the boys and a picnic lunch up to the mountain to cheer on Papa!

Matt had to work, so it was just my mom and me. Jack fell asleep right before we were about to leave. He is just too cute, I had to share his picture. Yes, he is still wearing his pajama shirt. Its just how it goes sometimes. 

 We made it to the mountain, and found a shady little pull off area. We set up some chairs, ate some lunch and cheered on the bikers. We had a lot of potty drama. Let me tell you, it is hard having a child that is still learning to use the potty. Good thing mama brings lots of underwear and shorts! Poor guy.

Henry really enjoyed being outside. He loved watching the cars and bikes go by, as well as the occasional butterfly.

We enjoyed being out in the sunshine and fresh air. Jack and Henry had a lot of fun.

 We got excited for every group of bikers that came through. We were looking for dad wearing a red helmet and red shirt. We spotted him!

 There he goes!

He did an awesome job! It was a hot day, but he did it. I am so proud of him, and my mom who has done Ramrod in the past. They are rockin' it for being grandparents!

Summer Bucket List Update!

We have been having a great summer so far. We have had just the right balance of fun, productivity and relaxation! We have made a lot of memories too. I thought it would be fun to look at what we have accomplished so far off our list. We are slowly truckin' away! Here is what we have done
1. Go on a picnic
2. Go to a Rainier's Game
3. Blow bubbles
4. Go on a hike
5. Host a barbecue (We will do this when our new patio is done!)
6. Eat a popsicle
7. Go to the zoo
8. Eat from a taco truck
9. Make homemade salsa
10. Go to the ocean
11. Build a sandcastle
12. Make a pie
13. Drink homemade lemonade
14. Do a puzzle
15. Play in the sprinkler
16. Play board games
17. Read books outside
18. Drink coffee in the morning sunshine
19. Go to library story time
20. Sleep outside
21. Go to the park
22. Go to Northwest Trek
23. Go to Harmon Trivia night
24. Go camping
25. Eat watermelon
26. Go the movies
27. Drink 7 seas beer
28. Look under rocks at the beach
29. Play with sidewalk chalk
30. Go to an outdoor movie

We have a lot left but there is still a lot of summer left!
Here are some pictures from some of our things we have done! 

Budgie!

At the zoo!

Watching the bears at Northwest Trek

Jack's hand compared to a grizzly bear

Jack and Mama at Northwest Trek. He had to sit on every bench to "rest"

A Day Out With Thomas

 Today we went to Snoqualmie and had a day out with Thomas. Jack has been counting down the days until we got to see Thomas.

We woke up to very loud thunder, lightening and lots of rain! We said a little prayer that it would clear up for our Thomas day. It ended up being dry. Here are some pictures to show our day! We had a lot of fun!

One of the trains at the railway museum

Watching the model trains

Waiting for Thomas!

Here he comes!

This is the train we rode on. It was built in 1912, the same year as the Titanic!

Henry and Mommy on the train. I am trying to be in more pictures!

Jack was ready to go!

Mommy and the boys

This is my favorite picture of the day. Jack was in awe as the train began to move.

Henry was flirting with the little girl next to us. They were holding hands.

Snoqualmie Falls was right outside our window on the train. It was gorgeous!

Daddy and Jack with Thomas. We almost didn't get this picture. Thomas was about to leave again!

Sir Topham Hatt of course!

We had a great experience. We were all tired and ready for naps after our day out!

Birthday Time!

I had a fantastic birthday! I was spoiled by love and attention all day. I even had a birthday party! I was telling Matt on my birthday, that I cannot even remember the last time I had a party for my birthday. It was very fun!

I am very lucky and got two things I wanted pretty bad for my birthday. 
I have been dying for a new camera bag and saw the Jototes bags. Adorable! I pinned it and dropped some (non) subtle hints to my family. My mom and dad bought me this and I adore it! Thanks guys!

Matt and the boys got me a sewing machine. It was high time I grew up and got my own sewing machine. I am super excited to start sewing! I have been pinning beginner projects on pinterest to start me out!

We worked really hard on our yard to get it ready for the party, and planted our new tree. My mom was a huge help with this project!We ate yummy grilled veggie fajitas, drank beer margaritas (YUMMY!), and enjoyed ice cream cake! Here are some pics from the day!

Our new tree and garden

Jack had fun riding his bike!

So thankful I get to celebrate with this guy! I am 29!

Some of the guests!

My silly family. My parents made this bench the day of for me!

Happy Birthday to me!

Such a fun party!

Thank you to all the friends and family who made it to my first 29th birthday! Next year is the big 3-0! I can't wait to see what the next year brings!