12/52 // Seattle

So, let's just take a moment to acknowledge how beautiful the state of Washington is. Living on the east side of the state, it sometimes seems like Seattle gets too much credit and is a little overrated. But I assure you, it's not.  There's just so much water... and mountains. Growing up in the midwest I never had much appreciation for anything nature-y or outside (except for the pool, of course), but the nature here has warmed me up to it's emerald self. 

And the food... MMM! Seafood, Thai food, crepes, and fresh fruit.

Michael was photographer extraordinaire this trip (thanks babe!) so we did have a large number of coffee pics. We tried a new place called Storyville (one of their shops is 2 floors above the fruit vendors across the street from Pikes Place... after you buy your fresh flowers, GO GET COFFEE!).

The first time Michael and I went to Seattle with some friends we took the Ferry to Bainbridge Island. The views of the city are magical from the boat!

-K&M

11/52 // Leavenworth, WA

  With Michael's parents in town, we were able to take a trip westward, starting with Leavenworth.

We pulled off a few times during the drive over...

Most of what we did in Leavenworth was shop and eat... the weather (and view!!) was perfect.

(that's German Curry and Garlic and Onion Mustard on that brat!)

And then there were a few more stops as we continued west.

-K&M

Our Own March Madness

March has been one of the craziest but enjoyable months for Michael and I... possibly ever.  We were blessed to have both of our families come out to visit this month, along with a dear friend of ours just before that. My overall feeling as we move into April is one of extreme exhaustion but also being extremely loved. Michael and I have some decisions coming up in the coming weeks and months that make my head spin to think about.  But this month was just a HUGE reminder of the support systems we have back home, and the familial love that isn't limited by mileage - this sense of security is really freeing as we look into what our next steps should be.

Our last group shots with each family.

Missing all of these lovely people. 

-K&M