Monday, July 8, 2013

jocelyn came to seattle!
IMG_2776
a couple weeks ago jocelyn came to visit. we had quite the itinerary for while she was here. first up..... a late night girls' run to target.
IMG_2772
that night we also met up with my girlfriends. jocelyn met them in las vegas back in march so it was fun to have them meet up again.
IMG_2781
the next morning we got pedicures. we were laughing because we had asked the nail lady to take our picture and she took it upon herself to have an impromptu photo shoot. there were like 15 pictures taken.
IMG_2790
that afternoon we took the boys down to pike place. 
IMG_2793
so jocelyn could get some of those mini donuts they make right there in the market. my boys were just sort of happy with the donut situation.
IMG_2799
that night i got a babysitter so jocelyn and i could have pho in peace. she had never tried it before and i wanted to be able to concentrate and show her how to prepare the best pho possible. she felt so-so about pho. bummer. i love it!
IMG_2800
the next day we shopped at u-village. it was such a beautiful day.
IMG_2814
then craig and the boys met us down at UW to canoe around lake washington. we had never done it before and it was a BLAST.
IMG_2807
our canoeing buddies.
IMG_2817
after our boat ride (that makes it sound relaxing.... it was hard work!) jocelyn and i had cuban. i have decided a number 2 from paseo is what i would to choose for my last meal.
IMG_2819
clearly.
IMG_2822
we made ourselves throw away the last little bit of our sandwiches so we would have room for hot cakes. their peanut butter molten cake with ice cream and peanut butter fudge is seriously one of my favorite desserts. jocelyn loved her s'more milkshake. 
IMG_2826
after shopping around ballard for a little bit, we drove back over to bellevue to check into our hotel. we rested for a while then got ready for the night and went over to bellevue square.
IMG_2828
we shopped, ate and saw a late movie. it was the perfect night.
IMG_2831
the next day we hung around my house for a while then i took her to the airport. its always bittersweet spending time with jocelyn. its sooooo fun. i just wish we could do it all the time.