Cousins!

Christmas this year seemed to whiz right by us. We spent Christmas eve having pizzas and celebrating with Derek's family. I ended up working Christmas day, but got off early. We were able to spend some time together, have a nice McDonalds xmas dinner and hang out with our good friend "Uncle Chris" as Baylee knows him. Needless to say, I didn't take many photos. But, the 26th is when the real fun started as my niece Kekoa, or KK, came to visit for a few days, and meet her cousin for the first time!

Daddy helping her open her big gift

Her very own rocking chair! She loves it!

The first night we took the kids to check out zoolights at our zoo
The animals are not on display at night, but instead the paths are filled with brilliant lights and amazing designs of local attractions such as Mt. Rainier, Narrows bridge, and of course, the animals.

We did get to stop at the petting area and feed the goats

Baylee's first ride on a carousel

KK was able to ride her favorite animal, the polar bear

KK was bummed we didn't get to see any animals at the zoo, so a couple days later we headed back during the day

There are a couple tiger cubs that were born this spring, so neat to see them up close sleeping with mama

We were able to see all the animals that day quite well, but the big attraction was seeing the polar bears out

KK was so excited to get to see them up close, swimming and strolling along on the upper area

Baylee wasn't sure what to think of them.

KK was really great with Baylee the whole time. She was so helpful from helping Baylee eat, entertaining her when she got cranky and keeping track of her when my little miss would try and run off!

We had a great time at the zoo, and a wonderful trip overall. Of course, one more ride on the carousel!