4.16.2011

SPRING OUTINGS


My magnolia's are in bloom but the rain has forced a brief season for their blooms which are already turning brown. But they have been brilliant and are always a sure sign that the winter is over and spring is here!

Our neighborhood is in bloom. THANK GOD for SPRING! 

My siblings were visiting us in Portland and so we took everyone to the Zoo for a little fun. Jack must have said every animal and corresponding sound that he knew.
Bear, goat, pig, elephant, monkey, zebra, giraffe, lion, tiger, hippo and on and on.
Petting zoo. Animals are always more fun when you can touch them. 
Miss Snuggley 
Jack and Papa looking at fish.
Jack 2 years 2 months, Amelie 9 months

Sweet Elephant Family




These two are quite the pair.

THE FARM
At the Hanson's family farm Jack got to pet the baby goats. I don't think there is anything in the world that Jack gets more obsessive and excited about than ANIMALS. He will gabber up a storm "laa daa dee tee yaydayada PIG, K??"
All you really get is a lot of babbling and then PIG loud and clear and then a questioning K?? Like you got what I said mommy about going to see the pigs today right? Adorable.

Jack really liked feeding the chickens and he also liked that they were smaller than him. The goats were a little intimidating because they were just his side and could jump up and knock him over.


Amelie on the other hand is totally not the explorer. When he are out and about she is a snuggler and doesn't get overcome by all there is to see and do. She just likes to be held and snuggled in,
At 9 months, Amelie is already looking like such a big girl. She makes the most expressive faces but they are hard to capture on camera, especially with everything always going on in our house. But there give you a little taste.




Happy Spring to you!

4 comments:

Tonya said...

Jen, your kids are so beautiful, I cant believe how fast they are growing, especially Amelie! That first year is too crazy how big they get so quickly. Blessings to you guys, hope to see you soon!

Erin Thompson said...

Jen, what a beautiful family! I am so happy for you. David and I are expecting our first baby in September and are exciting for the journey ahead! Glad to hear you and the family are doing well.

Anonymous said...

Wow friend! Your kids are getting sooo big! They are just darling. Miss you and would love to see you soon!!

R+M+Little Shmus said...

Gosh, those spring pictures are so pretty. And your kids are just beautiful. Seems like yesterday Amelie was a tiny baby. Can't believe she's almost one!!