A Day At The Zoo

Sam and Zak received a Zoo Membership from Grandpa and Nana -- so we headed over there for what will be the first of many trips this year!

Zak hadn't been to the zoo for more than a year -- so I'm not sure he even remembered that he had been there before.


We saw lots of animals, Sam petted a cockroach, the boys got sprayed by the fountain, watched the bird show and had a picnic lunch. It was a fun-filled day!

Three Years Old!

Zak celebrated his 3rd birthday all weekend long!

Poppy and Grammie came down for the weekend and we just stayed around the house and had a fun, family birthday party.

Sam made Zak a card that said
he was happy Zak was turning 3!

Trying out one of his presents.

Blowing out the candle on his cupcakes -- although he
didn't want to eat one -- he was too full!

Sam always has room for a cupcake!

Zak wanted to take a ride on the train and
the merry-go-round -- so of course we did!

He found room for a cupcake
on Sunday -- and he liked it!

Wiped out from all the fun!

What a funny, cuddly, noisy boy we have! Happy Birthday, Zak!

A Day at the County Fair

The boys have never been to the County Fair before -- so we decided to take them!

Checking out the baby chicks.

The llamas were very interesting!

It might be hard to see -- but the boys are standing
in front of a huge bull! They even got to pet him!

There was a really cool fire engine exhibit - there was equipment from as far back as the mid-1800's. They had a fire box (the precursor to smoke detectors) which we have read about but never actually seen before.

Matthew explaining how the box works.

With all the choices there are for
fair food -- the boys picked pizza!

We got to see a little circus act -- it was great!

Matthew was even part of the show!
We learned he's better at putting dishes
in the cupboard than spinning them on a stick!

Sam picked the potato sack slide for one of his rides.

"Driving" a car together was fun!

A train ride rounded out their time on the rides.

Taking a break to watch "Mutton Bustin" -- that's three
and four year olds trying to ride a sheep. Pretty funny, but
I'm not sure I'd let my kids do it!

Two great boys -- fun to take
anywhere -- but especially to the fair!

The Cousins Are Coming!

A few of our cousins stopped by for a little visit before they headed down to the Oregon Coast. The kids had fun playing together, visiting Matthew at the Fire Station and going to a car show.

Sam and Kate played together
a lot -- Candyland was a favorite!

Drew driving the Fire Engine!

Sam's an old pro!

All the kids!

They thought this was a pretty cool car!

Watching the electric remote control
car races -- they were fast and fun!

Lunch at Red Robin!

We're so glad they could stop by!

Take Me Out To The Ballgame!

This summer we wanted to take the boys to their first Mariners game -- and it was a perfect day!

We drove up in the morning and met Poppy and Grammie at Safeco Field.

Hot dogs were enjoyed by all!

The boys had their gloves -- just in case.
(Highly unlikely that they would
be needed -- we were on the 300 level!)

Zak tried out his new binoculars.

It was a picture perfect day in Seattle!

The guys taking in the action.

Cracker Jacks were a hit!

Poppy and the boys!

We headed out for dinner after the game.

Poppy and Sam messing around!

We had so much fun -- you couldn't ask for a better day -- spent time with Poppy and Grammie, it was sunny and the Mariners won the game!