This Saturday was SeaFair weekend, and, as we have the last few years, we were invited to Ali and Ed Scheff’s house.  Ali and Ed have two kids, Ruby (3 1/2 years old, and Grady, almost one year old.)  Ruby and Sophie are great friends, and it’s so much fun for the parents to see them play together.  Ali and Ed live in Columbia City, here in Seattle, and have a wonderful place with a fantastic view of Lake Washington, where the speed-boat races are held and over which the Blue Angels fly ever year.  Because of this great view of the fun, Ali and Ed have established a yearly party, and it’s always lots of fun.

Not only is it fun, but Ali and Ed are great chefs (or Sheffs, as they case may be) and always lay out an amazing spread of lamb-burgers, hamburgers, hot-dogs, potato salad, broccoli salad, and the like.  They always add just a little special touch to what they do.

The day was pretty cloudy, so the Blue Angels had to fly pretty low to put on their show – which was great.  Tami and Sophie are especially fond of the Blue Angels so really enjoyed the show.  Sophie even had her own set of pink earplugs (at her request).

After the festivities, we went home and relaxed.  Later that night I went out with my friend John (Johnny Mayday (Coyle)), went to a party, and then came back to West Seattle for some pizza and catching-up.  Since he moved to Los Angeles, I don’t see him nearly enough.

Today, Sunday, has been a great day so far: playing and a little cuddling while watching a couple cartoons with Sophie, then off to the West Seattle farmers’ market, burritos at Tacos Guaymas (just me and Sophie while Tami was shopping), then to the toy-store and pet-store.

It’s been a great weekend so far and I’m looking forward to a great week at work and at home with the family.