Alina Can Do It Too!

Today was a fun day. Ches and I went in to Seattle. Instead of buying each other Mother's and Father's Day gifts, we decided to splurge on whatever we wanted at Pike Place Market. The weather was perfect and the ferry ride was ideal. We had a complete view of the mountains (Rainier, Cascades, and the Olympics), a cool breeze and full sun.

The trip started with brews at The Pike Brewing Company. Ches has determined that Pike's Tandem may be his favorite beer. Next was a stop at Uli's for a delectable rosemary chicken sausage with grilled onions and garlic aioli. Of course we stopped at Piroshky Piroshky. We got our standard chicken, rice, and mushroom (saved for later) but also ventured to taste the Bavarian sausage and the smoked mozzarella, mushroom and broccoli piroshky. Yum! Then on to Beecher's for tomato soup with cheese curds and croutons and since this soup was calling for something to dip in it, we also ordered the Dungeness crab with cheese panini. On to Confectional for chocolate mint cookie truffles. Next, we picked up a bottle of pepper vinegar from our favorite oil & vinegar shop: Sotto Voce. A quick falafel wrap at Mr. D's Greek. Back to the brewery for more beer, a stop to pick up some Uli's sausage to cook tomorrow (cajun chicken andouille), then back to the ferry. Did I make you jealous?

Upon arriving home, we heard the wonderful news that Alina had accomplished the feat of rolling over from her tummy to her back. John and Robyn said that Avery rolled over at the same time in support of her sister. Ches and I were sad we missed it, but more so just happy that she did it. Our girls are growing up so fast!