Costco=Awesome

So, tomorrow is the grand opening of the new Costco located by us. We are right in between 2 Costco's and both are about 15/20 minutes away which isn't bad but this one is only about 5-10 minutes away. We've been excited to go to it and have one so close...makes Costco dinners MUCH easier! Tonight we were on our way to Chipotle to pick up some burritos for dinner and decided to do a drive-by of the new Costco. When we got there, we noticed the gas station was already open so we filled up and the men working there told us about the party going on inside with lots of food...no buying yet (check stands weren't open) but lots of samples and food for all! Eric & I enjoy a good adventure and when it involves free food, we're totally there! We found a parking spot & went into the CROWDED Costco & had dinner there....sandwiches, meat & vegetables, bratwurst, soda, coffee, carameled apples, flavored popcorn, pizza, churros and SO much more! It was incredible. You could tell there were a lot of "big wig" Costco people there too and it was just fun to get to check out our new Costco! Ella had gotten a little catnap in the car so she was great (although QUITE jealous that we were eating and she wasn't and I hadn't brought a snack for her...oops!). It was a fun and random night!

Seattle or Bust!

What a great trip Ella & I had in Seattle! It was SOOOO fun to see and hang out with Kristen and be a part of their big move in into their new house! Ryan had worked so hard and it was so cool to just see the relief of being in their OWN house again! It's SO beautiful and it was an honor to run errands and help Kristen find a rug, get shades, get curtains, and just help with the process a little! Ella was a trooper and has made a full recovery to get back on schedule! She did great on the plane and while she only slept 20 minutes the whole time (that was on the flight out there...on the flight home she had JUST fallen asleep when the kid in front of us dropped her crayons and let out a squeal...thanks for that!) but she was good! I was EXHAUSTED after the plane rides after trying to entertain a 9 month old on my lap for 3 hours but all was good and it was a great trip! Can't wait to see you again, Kristen! Save some projects for me for this summer (yes...we really are talking about a road trip up this year!) So...here are some pictures I FINALLY uploaded!

On the airplane ready to leave CA

Her 20 minute nap

First sink bath...loving it!

Ella's FIRST Valentine's Day!

Kristen & Ella at Kristen's niece's birthday party!

Talking to Dada on the phone
Kristen's brother and sister in law (Jon & Kara) came over for a yummy breakfast made by Ryan on Sunday morning. It was great to hang out with them in the new house and I was SO glad I got to see them! Kristen & I met Kara for lunch one day too and that was so fun...not to mention the YUMMY food...I'm craving that salad again!

It was a great trip and I'm not scared to fly with Ella again! I seriously feel blessed with the best baby EVER! She's so go with the flow, I love it! She can get a little over it sometimes but for the most part, she's so easy! We definitely missed Dad & were SO happy to see him when we got home! Thanks, Kristen & Ryan for having me! I'm SO glad I got to see you in your new place and be a part of so much!

Leaving on a jet plane...

Ella & I leave today for Seattle to visit Kristen! I am SO excited and a little nervous all at the same time! Ryan has been working on finishing their house like a crazy man and it looks like we'll be staying there tonight...with them on their first night! I am so excited to be a part of this and get to help Kristen with the unpacking and maybe even some shopping to fill the place! SO fun! I'm nervous about the flight but it's short so it should be fine. I've just never flown with a baby and doing it by myself makes it a little more challenging! Should be good though...I just hope Ella's ears don't hurt. If she's ok there, it should be great! So...stayed tuned for pictures from Ella & mommy's adventure...the first of many I'm sure!