Our summer so far

Playdates with friends

and picnics
Lake time

Backyard pool time

Went to her first rodeo...and cried when the calfs got roped!

Visited family in Eastern WA

Baseball games

Beach time

Silliness at breakfast
4th of July

more swim time!

and camping

First Haircut

We finally got around to getting Baylee's hair cut. Being that she was bald for so long, we really loved the bit she finally had. But it was really dry baby hair that just looked like a big raggedy mess, so it was time. We were going to take her to one of those cute kids shops, but after hearing their prices, it wasn't worth it for a cute shot in an airplane seat. So off to the gal who does my hair.

Both Baylee and the stylist did a wonderful job!

After all was said and done, she didn't come out with a whole new cut, but she finally looks a bit more, contained.

And the verdict is...

BOY!


We are very surprised, but very excited. Baylee on the other hand was hoping for a sister I think...

Easter

Happy Easter! Baylee had a blast this Easter getting to dye a few eggs. We didn't too many, nor got too crazy, but she had a blast coloring and designing the fun eggs.



Easter morning we set out a few eggs for her to find. She didn't get it at first, just wanted to sit down and eat the candy out of the eggs she found. Took a bit of helping her to realize how exciting it was to find all the eggs all over the house. She also was super excited finding her basket and had a blast looking through all her new books and scribbling on her new magnet board.

Spring activities

So I haven't posted much as 1, we've been super busy lately working extra trying to get finances in better order and save for maternity leave. Yes, most of you know already we are expecting another little one in Sept, we find out later today what we're having! And 2, it's been a crappy winter so we haven't gotten to go out and do much to actually talk about! But I think spring is slowly creeping upon us. It's still been pretty cold but we've finally had some days we can get outside and so something. So, lately we've been out to the children's museum with our mom's group, also visited the zoo with all the kiddos on one of the really gorgeous days.

Derek didn't have to work one day so we headed off to Northwest Trek, our "wildlife" park which showcases animals native to the Northwest, in their natural habitat. It's really pretty awesome and we've always gotten to see the moose, bison, elk, caribou and deer all up really close.

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!

Holiday decorations