visits – megan&andrew

April with Brody

Megan Hampton — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 21:25:55 +0000

My sister was in China for a 2-week work trip, so Brody was our houseguest for a good portion of the month.

The boys loved it, and I while I love his snuggles we won’t be getting a dog of our own.

Sarah returned with exciting treasures like candy, sake, and chopsticks.

While she was with us the boys got to slumber party in our room.

We got treats at Lady Yum and a brewery with Sarah and Tobin before she headed back to the east coast.

Ishrat and I attended a paint pouring “make and take” at Ben Franklin. It was fun and we spent $7 and 30 minutes to see what this latest Pinterest craft was all about. They do several of different projects a month and I love going because I don’t have to overbuy a bunch of supplies to try something new.

I’ve been attending a sketch Meetup started by my friend and neighbor, Emily. It’s been a good way to force myself (in a fun way) to practice on a more regular basis. Aiden and I went for bubble tea and had our own sketching session.

We had an impromptu hangout morning with Graham and Candace.

Plus just some random photos from everyday life…

Hanukkah & Other Holiday Stuff

Megan Hampton — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 08:16:15 +0000

Debbie and Gabe were here for a brief 48 hours and we got to celebrate Hanukkah with them! Marsha (Gabe’s mom) was kind enough to let us invade her house with our two littles, she even got them Hannukah gifts.

Gabe and the boys broke out all the instruments and had a great time…. and made a lot of noise.

Aiden built and decorated a gingerbread house (while Oliver napped). We also went to the Redmond Luminary Walk. They had face painting, food samples, and fireworks at 6pm which was perfect because it wasn’t too late for the boys. Then we walked a lighted path from City Hall to Redmond Town Center. There were carolers, a live nativity, and decorations along the path. I forgot my phone and took no pictures.

Aiden and our neighbor Arshan decorated cookies and watch The Great British Baking Show one afternoon.

I spent some time with Axel and Hanako. We shopped, drank coffee, and watching this little guy push carts around.

A tiny artist and his “process”!

I crocheted my first thing, a rooster.

Relaxing with daddy, eating ice cream by the Christmas tree, and taking over Ana’s job at daycare.

We decorated holiday cookies with Rambo and Axel. Us moms secretly consumed our own icing an cookies in the kitchen while the boys weren’t looking

We met up with Elise, Harper, Blakely and baby Dawson to go see Santa. It was our best Santa photo to date. We went to Country Village where they also have shops and farm animals. It’s a unique, quirky little place.

Hanging With Meme

Megan Hampton — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 06:41:44 +0000

My mom flew home with us after our Indy visit for her fall break. I also had Lasik (PRK actually) so Andrew and MeMe got to do lots of the parenting for a few days.

We went on a pumpkin hunt one afternoon, and ended up at Keep It Simple Farm feeding their goats.

Andrew and I had a date night out with some amazing cheesecake!

We got to meet the newest addition to our framily group, baby Candace.

We had a couple of play dates with the Olmer boys.

I’ve been brewing kombucha mostly successfully. I’ve got a SCOBY hotel going and have only thrown out one or two batches. The default flavor I like to make is blueberry ginger. I’ve also done cherry (with frozen ones from a friend) that ended up being really good. Using just apple turns out with a nice cider flavor.

We did end up making it to a pumpkin patch not too far from our house that was great and crazy busy, but the weather was nice and we had fun. They had a corn maze, a tractor ride, and we got all our mini pumpkins for Aiden’s friends to paint at his birthday party.

I’m so glad we don’t rake our own leaves. This is just one day during one week. They do this several times in the fall before they’re all gone.

Kellye & Aaren Come to Play

Megan Hampton — Mon, 05 Jun 2017 07:50:00 +0000

Kellye and Aaron made their way to Seattle for a visit!

We went up the Columbia Tower,

had beer at Fremont Brewery,

took selfies at Gas Works Park,

and played board games at Mox Boarding House. Not to mention all the board games we played at the house too. It was great to be able to play with more than 2 of us.

Kellye and I ran around the Market and downtown while Aaron headed to a Mariners game (and made so many new friends).

We also hiked Rattlesnake Ledge, where Aaron checked in on the Cubs (to Kellye’s disappointment), and then stopped at Snoqualmie Falls on our way home.

Casey is Solo in Seattle

Megan Hampton — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 09:24:00 +0000

Casey came for a last minute weekend visit! Nelson had to stay behind and work. We had a great, relaxing time with naps, food, and just catching up.

We went to the top of the Columbia Tower.

And the highlight of our adventures was The Chihuly Garden & Glass Museum.

Then Casey left, and it was the saddest. Thanks for coming to visit us Casey and sharing all your pictures of Carl!

Aiden has such a hard time with goodbyes now. It started in August. We try to be sensitive and give him warning and extra time for hugs and goodbye’s, but he just gets so sad when anyone leaves. I kind of don’t blame. I love having visitors.

A Hampton Visit

Megan Hampton — Tue, 17 May 2016 00:31:00 +0000

Andrew’s parents came for a visit this past weekend. We had a wonderful time. Games were played, food was made and Aiden got to go play at the McDonald’s playland. Now he asks if he can go to “Old McDonald” all the time.

We had a great afternoon at the park.

We also got our new front door installed!

Week 4 With Oliver

Megan Hampton — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 05:30:00 +0000

Andrew and I got to enjoy 4 full days alone in our house with Oliver since our families were more than happy to have Aiden in Indiana. It was very cherished time.

Andrew’s family arrived on Thursday to meet Oliver. We managed to have enough beds for 7 adults, twin 4 month olds, a 3 week old and a 3 year old in our 2 bedroom, 1600 sq ft house (we borrowed 2 pack n’ plays).

All the cousins!

All their grandkids!

Aaren and Josh ran around with Aiden, taking him snow tubing and to the Seattle Aquarium (We are still hearing about the paper he saw in the water).

We’re sad to see our month of family visits ending. Our fridge and freezer are full, and we’re probably as well rested as we’re going to be for the next several weeks. This is the start of Andrew and I on our own with the 2 boys. Luckily, Andrew still has two more weeks off for us to continue easing into our new life.

WIldlife Sightings…

Megan Hampton — Tue, 09 Jun 2015 04:12:00 +0000

We frequently see deer but lately our other forest friends have been making an appearance.

We have seen a lot of woodpeckers in the backyard, but none as cool as this Woody Woodpecker.

This is the blurry proof of our elusive bobcat sighting in the backyard. Andrew and Aiden got a much closer view (probably too close) when he darted out of the woods chasing a rabbit.

And then of course I found this new resident moving into our garage while Andrew was out of town. It took a lot of broom and toy lawn mower (his hiding place) maneuvering, but I eventually convinced him to relocate to the driveway.

Touring with the Hamptons

Megan Hampton — Fri, 01 May 2015 04:35:00 +0000

Andrew’s family came to visit. Aaren brought Josh so it gave us an excuse to run around and be tourists since he’s never been here before.

We drove to Snoqualmie Falls about 20 minutes from our house.

Based on a recommendation from Tom and Emily, we took them to the Space Needle and had brunch at the rotating restaurant, SkyCity. It’s a little pricey but you don’t pay for tickets if you eat there and you avoid waiting in any lines to go up.

We found Spider Man at the bottom of the Space Needle and Aiden is still talking about him weeks later. I am understanding how kids get hooked on super heroes.

In the afternoon, we took the ferry over to Bainbridge Island and wandered around. We found a few stores to check out and ate gelato before getting on the ferry to come home.

Aiden learning the art of the selfie with Aaren and Josh…

We went out downtown on Friday night in Capitol Hill, played shuffle board and some retro arcade games.

Chris and Bryant Visit

Megan Hampton — Tue, 14 Apr 2015 04:06:00 +0000

Chris and Bryant came for a long weekend. We had a good time, played games, drank lots, ate sushi, and took very few pictures because… boys. Behind their smiles I think they are cursing me for this one.

Bryant and I attempted the photo booth at the Unicorn. We were sort of successful…