Marshmallow Game

I just think this is so funny. It makes me giggle whenever I watch it!

The Belgian Experience

A few weeks ago, we went out to dinner with our good friends, Nathan, Katrina, and Pablo. The point of the night: to celebrate three years in New York City (for Stephen, Nathan, and Katrina). Pablo grew up just outside the city, and well, you know how long I've been here. We decided to take everyone to the "B Cafe," which is this Belgian Beer Cafe, just around the corner from our place. We had been there a few times for beer and frites (fries) and love the atmosphere and since the frites were so delicious, we wanted to give a whole meal a try. Stephen got the Belgian traditional dinner: Moule Frites. They bring this pot of steamed mussels out and frites on the side with 3 dipping sauces. Stephen was in mussel heaven! After noticing a man at a nearby table, drinking the mussel broth from his pot, Stephen decided to give it a try. He said it was delicious! We will definitely be back to the B Cafe for dinner again sometime. This is one of the many things we love about the city -- lots of eating experiences that you can't have in most other cities.

Chopped the hair!

So, I decided to donate my hair to be used for making wigs for cancer patients. I donated to Pantene Beautiful Lengths because they only require 8 inches of hair, versus others who require 10 or so inches. It was fun and I love my new cut!

Before shot:

After!

I decided that as long as my hair is growing long and healthy, I'll continue to donate it, so I'm already working on growing it out. :)

Seattle

Last week, Stephen and I flew to Seattle to see his brother, Erik and his wife, Julie. I had never been to Seattle before, so I loved seeing all the sites that everyone else had been to several times! We went to the Space Needle, the famous Pike Place Market, went on a Boeing tour (where Erik and Julie work), the Museum of Music, and Julie and I did some shopping damage, of course. One night, my cousin Aaron and his wife, Meghan were able to come over and Erik cooked for all of us. Stephen was excited to see Debo, the dog he and Erik adopted when they lived in Denver. Here are some pictures from our awesome trip.

Erik, Julie, Kyle (peeking), Stephen and Me

The famous counter where they throw the fish

You can see there were a lot of people waiting to see them throw SOMETHING!

People, people everywhere

So much fresh and locally grown produce

The original Starbucks! There was a little band playing music right outside. We didn't go in and get coffee because it was jam-packed full of people. Coffee is coffee, right?

Us

Debo

Stephen (opening more wine), Erik, and my cousin Aaron

Erik, plating the dinner he made: steak, wrapped in bacon, asparagus (also wrapped in bacon - is bacon ever not tasty?), broccolini, and fingerling potatoes

Out on the town one night - is Kyle always peeking?

This is the building that is the "hospital" on Grey's Anatomy - cool, huh?

At the top of the Space Needle - it was really windy and cold, so of course this venture outside was followed by hot chocolate inside

Views


Downtown view from the Space Needle

We had a great time! I can't wait to make it back there again. Thanks, Erik and Julie for so much fun.

New Niece

I'd like you all to meet our new (and only - so far) niece! Her name is Hannah Elizabeth. She was born to Kyle and Alexis on March 3rd, a few weeks early and is a tiny 5 lbs. 14 oz. and 19 inches long. I guess she really looks like Peterson, except lucky for her, she has her momma's eyes!

Alexis and Hannah

Proud Papa

All the grandparents went to Maryland to see the new grandchild this past weekend. Here are some pics from their time there.

Grandpa and Hannah

Grandma and Hannah

We are heading to DC for Easter, we think, so we can't wait to meet you, Hannah!