We started off our trip to Grandma and Grandpa Olson's with a visit to the Woodland Park Zoo. We weren't sure if the weather was going to cooperate or not, but it turned out alright. A light sprinkle here and there, but nothing a true Seattlite wasn't used to.
Here is Sophie standing with Grandma and Grandpa Olson in a cave near the lion exhibit. The exhibit was closed that day because they were introducing new lions into the habitat.
This Peacook was super close to us and was showing off its feathers. Sophie did not want to be near this bird at all, but it was pretty cool how long it held it stance.
Sophie helped me take this picture of the elephant.
Grandma Olson and Sophie posing with the baby elephant statue.
In the meerkat area there was little cave/tunnel to crawl through. As you can see, Sophie's boot was not keeping her from enjoying this part.
Of course grandma had to take Sophie on a carousel ride. Sophie is a little bit of a chicken when it comes to rides and the like. She was concerned that there was no seat belt on the horse.
I swear, catching the smile on camera is hard. They either smile before or after the picture snaps.
I think she really like this penguin exhibit because it was easy for small kids to see and enjoy. She liked that the penguins would swim right up to the glass.
After checking out most of the animals we headed over to the Zoomazium. It is an indoor play/discovery area inside the zoo.
Sophie drumming away.
This girl loves her blocks. It is one of her favorite things to play at home too.
Climbing up the rock area heading toward the slide.
She went down the slide probably 10 times. All in all, it was a great day at the zoo. After the zoo we headed to mommy's favorite place, Fuji Teryaki!!! Mmmmm...
After waking Sophie up from her 4 hour nap, she and I went to my friend JoEllen's house to visit and play with her son Benjamin. He is almost exactly 6 months younger then Sophie, so it was a prefect playdate.
The next day Sophie had her first experience coloring Easter eggs. I wasn't sure how this would pan out, but Grandma was more brave then I. I could just picture egg dye spilling and semi-permanently colored fingers. But to my surprise, it worked out rather well.
Sophie likes to do artistic projects. Especially having full attention from Grandma Olson.
Such a precious girl. I love this little face!
Here Grandpa and Sophie are playing blocks.
Later on Saturday we had some of our friends over for a little Easter party. Cara, Eric and Brooklynn along with Cara's parents, Roxie and her Eric, Randa, and my cousins Karl, Amy and their son Tyler.
What a cute Easter Bunny!
Discovering there is candy inside.
Tara and I made the skirt Sophie is wearing. It was a lot of work but totally worth it. I love it! I was to sew ruffles to everything now.
One of my favorite parts of the weekend was getting together with these girls! Such great people and friends. Love you all!
Just us 5 girls! When the baby is born, Sophie will be about 3 and Brooklyn will be 1.
Here is Sophie standing with Grandma and Grandpa Olson in a cave near the lion exhibit. The exhibit was closed that day because they were introducing new lions into the habitat.
This Peacook was super close to us and was showing off its feathers. Sophie did not want to be near this bird at all, but it was pretty cool how long it held it stance.
Sophie helped me take this picture of the elephant.
Grandma Olson and Sophie posing with the baby elephant statue.
In the meerkat area there was little cave/tunnel to crawl through. As you can see, Sophie's boot was not keeping her from enjoying this part.
Of course grandma had to take Sophie on a carousel ride. Sophie is a little bit of a chicken when it comes to rides and the like. She was concerned that there was no seat belt on the horse.
I swear, catching the smile on camera is hard. They either smile before or after the picture snaps.
I think she really like this penguin exhibit because it was easy for small kids to see and enjoy. She liked that the penguins would swim right up to the glass.
After checking out most of the animals we headed over to the Zoomazium. It is an indoor play/discovery area inside the zoo.
Sophie drumming away.
This girl loves her blocks. It is one of her favorite things to play at home too.
Climbing up the rock area heading toward the slide.
She went down the slide probably 10 times. All in all, it was a great day at the zoo. After the zoo we headed to mommy's favorite place, Fuji Teryaki!!! Mmmmm...
After waking Sophie up from her 4 hour nap, she and I went to my friend JoEllen's house to visit and play with her son Benjamin. He is almost exactly 6 months younger then Sophie, so it was a prefect playdate.
The next day Sophie had her first experience coloring Easter eggs. I wasn't sure how this would pan out, but Grandma was more brave then I. I could just picture egg dye spilling and semi-permanently colored fingers. But to my surprise, it worked out rather well.
Sophie likes to do artistic projects. Especially having full attention from Grandma Olson.
Such a precious girl. I love this little face!
Here Grandpa and Sophie are playing blocks.
Later on Saturday we had some of our friends over for a little Easter party. Cara, Eric and Brooklynn along with Cara's parents, Roxie and her Eric, Randa, and my cousins Karl, Amy and their son Tyler.
What a cute Easter Bunny!
Discovering there is candy inside.
Tara and I made the skirt Sophie is wearing. It was a lot of work but totally worth it. I love it! I was to sew ruffles to everything now.
One of my favorite parts of the weekend was getting together with these girls! Such great people and friends. Love you all!
Just us 5 girls! When the baby is born, Sophie will be about 3 and Brooklyn will be 1.
