Ah, this is more fun! Sucking on the window as the ferry takes off...
Finally to the island! It was a gorgeous weekend, Sophie spent many hours assembling and (mostly) disassembling a model ferry boat in the yard.
With a little help from Grammy Kathy, of course!
We also spent some time with Oliver the Dog (Thu and Bryan's pup) who finally sat still for a picture. Good dog!
Then to a lovely rooftop dinner party hosted by Jaye Wilkinson, Jon Harmon and Corey Quigley. Sophie is checking out the planters.
Mmm, Rockfish and Champagne! 
Daddy clearly did not get enough to eat, but it was a fabulous time!
Sophie's first bite of ice cream! Mmmmm, strawberry!
Hot hot hot, but not too hot for a trot and twirl around the room in Sophie's birthday present party dress from Meaghan Darling!
We had a great time!
Then to the water!
First sand,
then wet sand,
and splashy splash! We didn't play in the lake long as the water temperature was still only maybe 50 degrees or so, but Sophie was very curious, and enjoyed it as she does all water!
To the Garden! Our neighbor Michael does the most beautiful job with our buildings' gardens, and in the Spring it's just the thing you want to stick your baby in and take some pictures, which we did now (Sophie 11 months old)...
...and then (Sophie just 1 week old!)! Also, when Sophie starts to ask the question, "Where did I come from?", we're going to show her this picture and tell her it's were we found her.
This evening we had dinner with Brian's folks at the Steelhead Diner, where our dear friend, Jaye is a cook. She is not pictured as she was VERY busy! But we had a splendid time, and I highly recommend the restaruant if you are looking for an amazing experience in the Pike Place Market!
Sophie got the check. 
fig. 2. Sophie loves pens. She's kind of obsessed with them. I know there's that whole "if it fits down a toilet paper tube it's a choking hazard" rule but I figure if she can actually get this whole thing down there, she's ready for the circus. Also doesn't she look darling in one of her new birthday dresses?
fig. 3. While this is disguised as a lovely picture of Sophie hanging out with Gigi, note the tube of teething gel protruding from her mouth, and the actual teething toy she is holding in her HANDS. I rest my case.
Gigi bought some gorgeous flowers which Sophie clearly had no interest in, but her mother appreciated them very much!
Just being cute.
Super sweet dresses for summer!
And books! Yay for books!
Whew. Opening gifts is hard work. Does this birthday thing ever end???
Hello, Papa!
