Monday was a big day! Jason and Kelly wanted to take us to the Seattle Aquarium as Sophie's birthday present. All 7 of us (Patrick had to work) loaded into our van and Jason drove us down to Seattle. We had a GREAT time. there was so much to see and it was set up really well so there was lots for the kids to do. We were there around feeding time so we got to see lots of the tanks being fed. There was a great big tank right as you entered the aquarium that actually had a scuba diver in it. You could watch her feed the fish and ask her questions. She had a headset in her mask so she could talk to people. After the aquarium, we went to Ivar's Fish Bar for lunch. We sat outside and fed the seagulls some of our french fries. Connor and Laura thought that was a blast! We had seen a carousel as we were walking from the aquarium to lunch and Kelly wanted to take the kids on that so we headed back that way but got side tracked at the "Pirate Store". Jason and Kelly got Connor and Laura each there own pirate hooks and a temporary skull and cross bones tattoo. Connor had been wearing his pirate hat all day and was thrilled to look even more like a real pirate. We did finally make it to the carousel. It was really beautiful. I think Sophie enjoyed it the most. She was bouncing up and down ready to go before the ride even started! It was a great day and Connor and Laura can't wait 'till Auntie Kelly, Uncle Jason and Will can come visit again!

This Past Week in Pictures

Sophie's Birthday Party

Yesterday, we had a party to celebrate Sophie's fist birthday! It has been raining all week and was supposed to rain all day yesterday too. We had planned a BBQ so rain would not have been good. It rained all morning and afternoon and I prayed for the sun to come out the whole time I was getting things ready! 5 o'clock rolled around and out came the SUN! God is good! At 10pm it started raining again! We had about 35 people here, lots of friends and family. Patrick BBQed hamburgers, hot dogs and sausages. I had made potato salad and couscous salad as well as lots of fresh fruit and veggies. Everyone seemed to have a great time. I don't think Sophie really understood what was going on but had a great time visiting with all the people! She was really interested in the flame of the candle on her cake and kept trying to grab it instead of blowing it out! She had no interest in presents and enjoyed playing in the dirt way more!