Hey Saturday.

I am always on the go it seems lately, usually this is not the case but I have been really enjoying getting out of the apartment and seeing new places and doing fun little mommy and me dates with Isaac. Packing up the backpack and heading out for downtown and Fairhaven to do some exploring. We did a little birthday shopping for Isaac (he didn't peek he promised) and ate some donuts. Did I mention how much I love Rocket Donuts? Or just donuts in general actually but downtown they have the best, gluten-free, vegan and your "average" delicious sugar donut treats. I ate two gluten-free ones to myself and bought a plain gluten-free one for Isaac although I think he enjoyed my sprinkle one better. We also decided to pick one up for dad to bring to him at work. If I could I would probably enjoy a donut from there once a week, but I'm not sure thats such a smart idea.
besides eating donuts we went to an old building used for ship parts that is no longer open, but there is something that I think is pretty awesome about it! On the side is a heart in green leafy vines. I saw it one day driving by and today decided to go see it up close. The sad part was that there was a sign up next to it talking about the demolition of building! I am Glad I had went to see it though before they tore the building down.
 There is something so great about Bellingham that I can never explain fully, I think that is what is so awesome is that there are so many cities and places across the U.S. and they all have something that makes them unique. I think the place I call home suits me well, for now anyways. :)
Happy Saturday!
Breanna

Picture My Day.

Picture this.

I bought an umbrella.

We took the bus for the first time here in Bellingham today.

Isaac people watched on the bus.

The rain was pouring.

We went and listened to music at Everyday Music.

Isaac Loves listening to music in headphones.

Fleet Foxes is his favorite.

Fiamma burger was on my mind.

Veggie burger and sweet potato fries.

We window watched for awhile.

Waited for a bus in the rain.

A sweet sleepy boy passed out in my lap on the way home.

Now he is napping away.

Lunch Date

The other day Eric had the day off and we usually will go out somewhere to eat whether breakfast, lunch or dinner.  Downtown there has always been this small place on Railroad St. that caught my eye but never took the time to try, Man Pies. Its been a locally owned food spot since July 2010, by a woman and her husband. When you walk in the smell of the pies is the first sign that your in a good place. But the best part is you can look back into the open kitchen and see them hand making these little circular pie crusts while watching the steam arise from the oven when they pull a new batch out. Is there anything that really beats a homemade from scratch meal? They had about 6 choices on the menu and I went for the roasted chicken and veggies pie while Eric opted for the BBQ pulled pork. Both were really yummy and the flaky crust definitely made it for us!
After we went to another local Favorite, The Mallard Creamery. They serve house made ice creams in the craziest flavors. We had the sweet potato coconut but some of the wild ones like ghost pepper chili lime and white russian were a little too crazy. The inside is really fun and is decorated with little rubber ducks and the coolest chairs and couches. Ice cream is definitely my weakness when it comes to dessert and this place most definitely fulfilled my love for frozen flavored cream!
 Eric Next suggested we visit our favorite little toy shop in fair haven, Fairhaven Toy Garden. This play is filled with natural toys and fun games. We spotted the sweetest little kitchen we wanted for Isaac's birthday but the display was the last one! He had so much fun playing with it and when it was time to go he was so upset with us. I felt horrible so went went to the ski and bike shop next door and got Isaac his first bicycle helmet, its so cute on him! February 28th, you were a good day.

Front Page News.

The other day I had decided to take Isaac to Marine Park for a little picnic. While there a man began to take photographs of us sitting on rocks watching a boat pass by. At first I'm not going to lie I was a little creeped out but continued to just hang out and enjoy my time. Later on he came up to us and asked our names and told me he was from the Bellingham Herald and was going to put a small story of us in the paper. So I gave him our names and as he walked away he said you guys are going to be famous and I just kind of nodded and went back to what I was doing. The next day it was about 8pm and I was telling Eric about what had happened so I decided to check out the computer to see if we were actually going to be in the paper, sure enough we were on the front page! I know its not the biggest deal but I can't wait to someday share this with Isaac because we have spent so much of our time out on that bay together so I thought it was kind of special. Here is the picture and some from that same day.

11 months.

This morning when I woke up I rolled over next to an 11 month old boy. Thinking to myself I remembered how a  tiny newborn used to take place of this now chubby little, almost toddler. I know that it is hard for most to get used to the fact that there baby turns from just that into a walking talking little being, but I am so excited for him to mutter his first I love you mom and for him to be able to hop on his skateboard for the first time. Don't get  me wrong though it will be missed all the baby cooing and wobbly sitting. I just can't get over the fact that Isaac is getting so much more fun everyday and that it will probably only continue from here! His clothes are getting more grown up like and I can't help but to buy him way too many, his jabbering is more often and way louder than ever before, the backwards crawling is now a full speed sprint in crawl form, and a jungle gym is now what everything is used for. Also Im not sure if its possible but his eyes seem more blue every day. So while I will continue to enjoy these baby stages I will not be bitter when they leave because to me I will still always have a baby, I love you sweet boy.


Today.


 We did our usual routine breakfast, bath, play then nap time. We had been on the go for the past couple days and yesterday and today we decided to stay home and get back on track with what we are used to, such as scheduled nap times. While getting Isaac dressed today I couldn't help but put a plain white onesie on him! Reminds me of the summer time when he was so little and would wear just a onsie almost everyday. They are just one of those things that kids can get away with for so long so today I had to.
On a different note we started a gluten free juicer cleanse a few days ago and it has been going great. Yesterday I made gluten free banana bread bars and they were so good Isaac and I ate them all! Usually I only eat things that Isaac is able to eat as well. Avocados, bananas, waffles, oatmeal, lentil and pea soup are some of our favorites. This has changed a bit though due to the non gluten diet. Below Isaac is enjoying his new gluten free cereal with organic almond milk, its actually really good and so far have found that gluten free food doesn't actually taste bad at all! Eric and I have been feeling great so far besides the not being able to eat pizza part and I don't think isaac is having a hard time with it either, so I am hoping to keep it up as long as we can! I will eventually be sharing a few of the gluten free recipes we try and hopefully you can test out as well.
Happy Monday,
Breanna