Beach Days

When it's sunny, Edie and I go to the beach at least every other day. Before moving to Seattle I remember people telling us how beautiful it was in the summer months, but I really had no idea how incredible our current surroundings would be. Within a couple miles we have a beautiful beach with perfect digging sand for Edie and an unbelievable view of snow capped mountains for me. Between the two is the Sound, full of boats, kayaks, and paddle boards. I could sit there all day. It's heaven.

As you can see, Edie loves it too!

We almost always head to Golden Gardens to get our beach fix, but we've also been known to explore Carkeek Park some.  Yesterday we went at low tide after one of my friends told us about all the neat stuff you can see. 

We saw crabs...

A Dungenous Crab and Red Rock Crab

...And a TON of starfish...

Starfish Galore!

...And Sea Cucumbers...

We also saw hermit crabs, anemone, and some other neat stuff not captured on camera.

Alex couldn't make it with us, but Edie and I still had a great time!

She loves getting a little dirty.

My little adventurer.

And just to show you how absolutely gorgeous this place is... A tidal pool, a little bit of beach, the sound, and the Olympic Mountains with a little snow still.  Amazing.

Sugar!

What is the best part of baby birthdays???  Watching them smash cake into their mouths of course!  In that spirit, here is Edie's first birthday cake experience.

Here is the cake.  Before...

Is this for me??

What is it?

 What is this white stuff?

It's sticky.

Really sticky.

 Hey!  There's pink under there!  I love pink!

Hmm... I can break pieces off...

I wonder what it tastes like...

Pretty good!

Definitely worth repeating!

Have you guys tried this stuff?

Ok, so the cake was a hit.  We took it away from her after the first few fist-fulls, otherwise I'm sure she would have filled her little belly with strawberry cake.


I'll leave you with a couple more birthday girl photos.  She can't wait for her big party!

Mom!  Will you stop with the pictures already?

12 Months of Edie

Being that today was Edie's Birthday, I thought it would be fun to take a look back at her transformation over the past year.  I have been taking photos every month in onesie's that were given to me by some sweet friends.  Here goes...

 

Mischief

I know it has been far too long since my last post. I should probably write a lengthy update, but instead I'm just going to give you a glimpse of the mischievous ways of our precious daughter.

Edie recently discovered the storage drawers in the tv stand...

Please take note of her tippy toe form.

Oh, you're watching me?

I just need some batteries for my entertainment table.

I know they're in here somewhere...

Happy Hannukah!

For those of you who do not know, last night was the first night of Hannukah.  We celebrated it right here at the Wagner house with menorahs (yes, plural), homemade latkes, homemade applesauce, and love. :)

We kicked the night off with lighting the family menorah.

Then it was latke frying time!  I made them from scratch and it was admittedly a little more work than expected, but totally worth it. 

 

Edie started her dinner off with some nice peas and carrots.  As you can see, she may have a preference for carrots...  Peas have a tendency of being left for last.

 

She was excited when it was time for her to have a taste of her first latke.  It was topped with homemade apple sauce (chunky style so she could eat it with her hands).

 

Edie approved, and made every bit of potato and apple disappear.  Yes, she managed to leave a few lone peas on her tray.

Oh, and before I forget, Edie played with her wooden Hannukah set all day.  We even lit her little menorah.  Yes, those are wooden latkes in a frying pan and a dreidel sitting in a pile of gelt.  It's an awesome set. (Thanks Livia, Katie, and Colin!) Not pictured is the other menorah (yes, that makes 3) that Edie has.  A nice plush one gifted by her Mumsy and Pops. :)

Happy Hannukah everyone!!