The Best Mother's Day Ever

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Tyler’s Mom’s birthday is May 9th so it usually falls on or around Mother’s day weekend.  So after Issac’s soccer game on Saturday we headed north to her house in Marysville for her birthday dinner celebration.  It was nice to be able to catch up.  The kids enjoyed playing with Tyler’s step brother’s Lucas & Devin in the yard; kicking the soccer ball, tossing the Frisbee and learning ninja moves.  Mark made some delicious steaks and for dessert homemade cheesecake. 


On Sunday, Tyler made us brunch reservations at the Ship Canal Grill.  After we ate, we enjoyed mini doughnuts, balloon swords, fish flying and Issac picked me out some flowers at the Pike Place market. 



After we walked around Pike Place we decided to walk down to take a ride on the Seattle Great Wheel.  We had planned to take a romantic night ride the weekend before while out for dinner celebrating our wedding anniversary but the weather was stormy.  Mother’s day this year was beautiful, sunny clear skies.  The Great Wheel line actually moves along and we boarded within fifteen minutes of purchasing our tickets.  The view of Puget Sound and Seattle is breath taking and my only complaint would be that the ride is over just as soon as it starts.  

After we rode the Great Wheel; Issac really wanted to go to the Zoo.  Tyler wasn’t too keen on the idea but I persuaded him to say yes because the kids had been great all day and we were all truly enjoying ourselves and the city.  Plus, we have our membership so going to the zoo doesn’t cost us anything.  We made a loop around the zoo and decided to splurge on ice cream before heading home.  At home Tyler barbequed Steak & Shrimp Kabobs & we enjoyed a round of Candy Land before calling it a night. 



This was the best Mother’s day yet.  I tend to be the person who is always too busy doing for others to remember myself.  This year Tyler really went above & beyond to make me feel loved and appreciated for all I do and I consider Mother’s day as his payment in full for the year!  I love my lil family and my favorite thing in the world is sharing adventures and making memories with our children.  


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