Star Wars in Seattle

Living with two Star Wars geeks, I knew we would be venturing to Seattle to see the traveling SW exhibit as soon as I heard it existed. We were all excited and the exhibit did not disappoint! There were so many costumes, props, posters, vehicles and droids to see...it was pretty impressive. We spent the first hour and a half walking through the exhibit and ended our time with a ride on the Millennium Falcon simulator!

Luke's landspeeder...and yes, I do know all of this stuff. That what comes with marrying a Star Wars fan. I'll take it though. :0)
Millenium Falcon used in the galaxy shots of the movies.

My favorite guy - Han Solo - and Chewie.

Listening to the audio tour of the Yoda display.

My Tatooine moisture farm architects.
Chris and his favorite - Obi Wan Kenobi.
Leila got to build her own hover craft vehicle.

Leila's favorite...at least for the time being.

"Return of the Jedi! My favorite! It matches my shirt!!" I didn't even have to coax a smile out of her for this one.

Building an R2 unit.

The girls with Princess Leia.

After the exhibit, we copped a spot for a snack break.


Just wasting time until we could board the Falcon. I tried to convince L to add her shoes to the picture, but she was busy snacking.
Weed and her new baby Chewie.
Inside the Falcon. Very fun! The colors were all weird on this, so it looks better in black and white.
We actually, by chance, got the front seats!
We ended the afternoon with some time in the Tot Area at the Science Museum. Leila had a great time climbing, playing instruments and soaking herself in the water table.



If you know someone who loves Star Wars, it is worth the drive to the Science Center in Seattle! Leila fell asleep humming the Star Wars theme song this evening. Her Dad couldn't be any prouder!!!

Look who has started swim lessons again! Leila has had three classes so far. She goes twice a week to Kinder Swimmer, which is right down the street from our house. She loves most things about class, with the exception being the diving board and putting her eyes in the water. Here's crossing our fingers that she gets a little braver about those two things! Sorry the pictures are a little blurry, but the pool house is so humid that it messes with my camera.

Leila and I visited with my girlfriend, Erin, yesterday. Her mom had made her a Mickey Mouse wreath and we were greeted at the front door by it. Of course, I had to make one for our house! What a great, easy idea! I have smiled all day long when I pass it!!!!

Bring on the NHL Play-offs!

The Taverns' favorite sporting championship games are quickly approaching! That's right, NHL play-offs for the Stanley Cup begin in a very short while! Do you even need to ask which team the Family Tavern will be cheering for? The Red Wings, of course! Go Hockeytown!!!!!

Watching a game last night against Toronto. We won.

We take hockey very seriously...as you can tell. Leila is no doubt listening intently for her favorite player, Brian Rafalski's name.
Come on, Detroit! Let's take this all the way to end! Don't let us down!!!!!

Rainforest Cafe

We journeyed north to South Center this afternoon for lunch. Leila may be 6 months older since the last time we ate there, but she still does not like those darn gorillas! We had to request not to sit next to them. She was fretting the entire drive about what would happen if we had to sit near them. What a girl! She does, however, love the elephants!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!

I love St. Patrick's Day! Love, love, love it! Sadly, I am married to a man that thinks it is a meaningless holiday. I will give him credit though, he does don something green each year...although I know it is completely for my sake and my sake only. Luckily, he is even game for a St. Pat's Day impromptu photo shoot in our front yard. I guess I can't complain too much. Happy St. Patrick's Day!

A little cheesy, but cute nonetheless.
My girl, who loves "Shamrock Day" just as much as I do!


Our little leprechaun!


Giving Dad a beard-scratch.
I love these two!!
Thought this picture looked cool cropped this way...