A day at the children's museum

We went to the children's museum in Olympia and let me tell you.....it's AMAZING! They have so much to do and see. The kids got to make model hot air balloons, pretend to shop in the store, build a house, color a picture, discover with water, play fireman and policeman, and much more. The staff is awesome too! They have at least one staff member in each area who keep an eye out as well as keep the stuff picked up. It is well run and safe for the kids. I'm glad we got a year membership because it is definitely a place we will visit frequently. 

Touch "Football" with the Cousins

Rachel, Palen, and Aunt Renee came over after the basketball tournament and played a little touch "football" with the kids. I say "football" because Emilia and Tristan didn't quite get the concept of it but we all had fun anyway. It is GREAT to live so close to family!

Talking strategy

 Rachel and Emilia stretching

 

 Down...hut...hut

 

 

 

 

 

Elizabeth lost interest and played in the dirt.

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

The kids and I decided to venture to the zoo before school got out for the summer. I thought that we would benefit from having a membership so we can go again and again. Let me tell you....that was a GREAT choice! Such a fun zoo!

Walrus

 Looking at the Walrus

Getting up close and personal with the seal

Where's the seal?!

Oh there it is!

Look at him go!

He swims on his back mama!

I love seals!

Giant walrus

How the kids measure up to a 2 year old polar bear and adult male polar bear.

The polar bear loves the sun.

The kids thought these were Santa's reindeer.

Beautiful Washington sky!

The muskoxen is shedding his winter coat.

Wishing we had our Duck Commander duck call.

A little lollipop treat after lunch.

Mmmmmm....lollipop!

Mommy for the win!

Such pretty Asian Elephants.

The kids loved the elephants.

Lollipop break.

Sleepy tapir.

Tristan got a kick out of the "ooooh-ooooh aaaaah-aaaaahs!"

Peaceful baby cub. (Mom abandoned it because she only had one and apparently they are difficult to care for.)

Agitated porcupine.

Fish time!

"I will call you my squishy and you will be mine! You will be my Squishy!"

Such a neat aquarium with tons of different types of fish.

Elizabeth getting a hands on education.

Emilia was brave enough to touch too!

Touching a starfish.

Tristan was showing me his favorite fish.

This fish was almost as big as Elizabeth.

Shark watching

SHARK!

Inside the mouth of a great white shark.

Looking for food???

Time to take a photo break.

Now let's play in the kids zone!

Timon!

 So much fun! I can't wait to go back!