Meeting Brooke, take 2

We met up with Brooke again in the afternoon at their great-great-aunt's, who had the perfect baby-height window. Privacy, please! My silly boy has my hands tied quite literally these days, so it is extra hard to take pictures. He's learning to walk, and he insists on holding my hands to totter around.

Meeting cousin Brooke

Sweet and mellow baby Brooke flew in from Boston yesterday. She was full of smiles, even after a crazy travel day across three time zones.  In a few years, Brooke and Joseph (who's four months older) will be causing all kinds of trouble together. But for right now, Joseph wasn't sure what to make of his cousin. Joseph: Hey, another baby! Joseph: Umm, Mommy?? Joseph: Yikes, see ya later.

Quileute exhibition opening ceremony

I've been working at the Seattle Art Museum a little over a year now, and I've just been itching to photograph some of our fabulous public programs. With my boss Amy's support, I'm now officially blogging for SAM! My first post went up today: it's about the opening celebration for the Quileute exhibition. The cavernous Brotman Forum was packed with people all day -- our official head count came in at more than 1,600. quileute1_lo Cai Guo-Qiang's installation, Inopportune: Stage One, arcs overhead. You'd be surprised how many comments I get about that piece: "What's with the cars?!" Or: "Is this where the 'Cash for Clunkers' program ended up?"  Haha. quileute2_lo quileute3_lo The woman who wove these hats said she used cedar bark, which is pliable when it's wet. quileute5_lo

Tropical centerpiece

I snagged a centerpiece left over from a corporate event at work. The party was Hawaiian-themed, so all the flowers are tropical. Isn't it stunning? The base looks expensive, but it's actually made of plastic. cp1_lo The anthurium has a pretty heart-shaped flower. cp2_lo   cp3_lo

Jack in Seattle

My East Coast nephews and niece flew into Seattle yesterday, a long trip made even longer when some passenger decided he didn't like the sound of the plane's engine. Everyone had to get off the plane and wait for the plane to be checked out -- it was fine -- before getting on with the flight. I'm surprised that passenger wasn't mauled by everyone else on the plane. Jack, 8, was beat by the time we checked into his hotel room. Poor kid. Pretty nice view of downtown, though, from the 32nd floor. He did perk up later when the hotel employee brought up his luggage and he unpacked his Star Wars action figures. jack_lo

Meet Sadie

Sadie is One. Lucky. Dog. sadie1_lo She's got two doting parents, Kristina and Brandon, and more toys than some kids. At Volunteer Park, Sadie was beside herself with all the people around her playing soccer and Frisbee, and the squirrels and crows to stalk. At one-and-a-half, she's got tons of energy and loves to play. sadie2_lo   sadie3_lo Kristina's always wanted a pet, but her parents wouldn't let her have one growing up. (Too much work!) Her mom even tried to talk her out of getting Sadie, but now Sadie's grown on her. sadie4_lo Sadie's favorite toys are balls, Frisbees and new people. When she meets a new person, her tail wags so hard her back legs bounce back and forth too. sadie5_lo Brandon wanted a dog who would fetch, and fetching is Sadie's speciality. Even if she misses the catch and the ball smacks her face, she doesn't seem to mind. sadie6_lo High five! sadie7_lo   sadie8_lo

South Lake Union

I walked through the Cascade P-Patch in South Lake Union, and off all the irises, snapdragons and tulips in bloom, I chose a weed to photograph. It's pretty, though, isn't it?

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These days, South Lake Union is a creepy mess of cranes and dug up pits. I can't wait for the promised hi-tech hub to emerge. This antique shop, on the corner of Republican Street and Westlake Avenue North, is one of the few older buildings in the neighborhood.

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