I LOVE this photo that my Dad took of Wyatt at the Zoo yesterday. What a beautiful son I have (if I do say so myself)!

Wyatt with Grandma Susie. Susie was stoked on her recent visit because Wyatt could finally say Grandma. Although it sounds a bit more like (Dammah).

What a sweet photo. Wyatt with his two favorites: Poppy (on L) and Grandpa John (on R).

It's been 19 years since I met Alexi in Akumal, 11 years since we started dating in Las Vegas, and 4 1/2 years since we got married. Crazy to think I've known Alexi more than 1/2 of my life.

I have very few photos of the three of us. I found this lovely picture taken by my MIL on our recent trip to Mexico.

All I can say is, this is the place to be if you are a kid in Seattle (or an adult) on a rainy or cold & gray Seattle day! The Fun Zone at Arena Sports is open daily from 9am-12pm Tues - Sunday in Magnuson Park. I'm glad to see that it's open on Sundays and that the times are a perfect fit for the toddler schedule. Hooray!

Never did I imagine how difficult it would be to get my 2 year old son out of his crib, dressed, fed and out the door in a timely manner in the morning. I'm tempted to make a Morning Routine Chart like this one. Do these work? Other tips or tricks?

I love this term and it completely summarizes our quest for a new rug. It's the dreaded "we have a gift-certificate", so "we must spend it wisely" syndrome. Shag vs. Rug vs. Dhurrie? Bright and patterned or muted and solid? Why can't there be a West Elm in Seattle?

This photo sums up our son Wyatt Lawrence Maczka. I look at this photo and make an intention for myself to share in his pure, innocent, live-in-the-moment joy.

2010 is gone, and I'm ready to start anew. 2010 had it's ups and downs; we lost a dear family friend to cancer, enjoyed time with our family on various trips and bought our first house. Wyatt turned 2 and we appreciate every day that we get to spend with him. 2010 ended on a high note, celebrating with our best friends and ushering in a new year. So far 2011 has brought us sunshine, blue sky, and snow-capped mountains. I look forward to a blissful year ahead.