Zoo Day

We made it to the zoo with Michelle and Maximo last Thursday.  Of course it was raining a bit, but we still had fun, especially the boys.  They did not stop laughing and running the entire time.  Elena enjoyed watching them, but especially enjoyed the carousel with Mimi.

Seattle Aquarium

On Sunday the four of us visited the Seattle Aquarium.  Mikel and T hadn't been before.  I love the giant aquarium when you first walk in. Mathias gave the scuba diver that was feeding the fish a high-five. 

E loved splashing in the water at the wet table and trying to pull out the starfish (you were only supposed to touch gently with one finger).  She hasn't quite mastered gently yet.

Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge

A few weeks ago we took a little trip out to Nisqually to hike around and enjoy nature.  Mathias enjoyed walking around in the wooded area, but not on the boardwalk.  I think next time we will hike around the wooded areas and then head out to Olympia for their awesome Farmer's Market.

Mikel pointed out evidence of beavers in this area, but we were unable to spot any.

E enjoying the view (almost as good as daddy's shoulders)

Squirrel friend trying to eat our lunch

Giant slug that soon met his demise due to a clumsy Mathias

Twin Barns

Sweet Little Ducklings

Twin Barns from a viewing platform

Tiny little bird that Mathias noticed was having a conversation with a friend down the path

Mathias making the "you are crazy" hand gestures.  I get this a few times a week. 

http://www.fws.gov/Nisqually/recreation/trails.html