Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma

Today I took the girls to the Zoo in Tacoma, Washington. It was disabilities day for the zoo so we got in for free with Madisons speech group! The girls had a blast checking out all the animals! This is the first time that we have been to this zoo and I like it a lot better than the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. The sharks were really fun to look at. They are up close and personal! We also got to see Cute newborn baby leopards, the elephants, a scary looking tiger, monkeys, a walrus,  a polar bear, and many more fun little animals! I wish i wasn't sooooooo pregnant so I would have had the energy to stay longer!  I think that we will go back to this zoo for sure! (I took the pictures with my phone so they are not the best but I tried!) xoxo Lindz

Abby by the shark tank!

 Abby trying to get a shark in our picture.

 They had a bunch of sharks in the tank but I just couldn't get an awesome shot fast enough!

Madison was mesmerized by the sharks. ( I couldn't flip this picture b/c I am dumb!)

 We had a great view of the elephants! 

 Abby liked the elephants so much that we came back to see them again before we left!

 A nice mom took are picture for us!

 Abby checking out the tiger!

 Abby was  scared when we  got close and wanted me to hurry so she could get down!

Madison just growled at the tiger!

Baby Jordyn's New Room

I had so much fun decorating the new babies room. I tried to use stuff i had already and incorporated some new items to make the design work. I wasn't sure I was going to like black and yellow since I am a pink girl but I love the way it turned out! I have five more weeks left so I am glad that I got this project finished so i can move to some other projects before the baby get here! xoxo Lindz

 Cute chair that Darren Repainted and my mo re-covered.

 Cute wall by the window

 We bought Styrofoam molding at Lowe's and used black Spray lacquer to paint it. Bought picture frames and ribbon at Joann's.

 Shelf I had already

 Bought storage baskets and lined them with extra material.

 New dresser for baby. 

 I used a cardboard "J" and painted it yellow. I modged podged scrapbook paper on it for design.

 Vinyl Chandelier I ordered and I glued yellow jewels on it.

 Darren refinished our old crib black and my mom helped me re-cover my old baby bumper and make a bed skirt.

 Made a baby blanket using left over material from my girls rooms.

Made curtains from left over material I had.

Abby's 5th Birthday

I can't believe that my little girl is already five years old. Abby has the funniest personality! She loves to sing and dance around and loves to play with friends. Abby is a sweet little girl that has turned into a great helper for mom. Abby had a great bday this year and was so excited to get her first bike! Darren had to teach her how to ride it and especially how to use the brakes. Madison had a hard time not being able to play with Abby's toys or open the presents. We topped off the night with some yummy Chocolate cake which is Abby's favorite. xoxo Lindz

Abby got Hello Kitty lego's From Grandmas Rose and Grandpa

Abby's awesome new bike

Abby got clothes and polly pockets from Grandpa and Grandpa Gonzales. She also got a sleeping beauty toy and a dress up from the Roberts.

Abby with all her presents.

Abby  on her new bike!

Riding around the neighborhood.

Daddy adjusting the seat for Abby.

Madison along for the ride.

Madison thinks she needs the helmet to ride.

Madison finally gets a turn on the bike.

Touring Seattle Day Two and three

During our second day touring Seattle we were able to go on a boat tour of the bay, go to the Seattle Aquarium, Eat at Red Robin for Abby's bday, and check out Pikes Market. The Third day we went to the Woodland Park Zoo and had fun looking at all the animals. On Sunday we took a drive to see a big water fall that I can't remember the name of. Anyway it was cool! It was so much fun getting to go out and enjoy the tourist attractions. The best part is that it was really sunny everyday we were out! xoxo Lindz

Abby and Mom showing off their new sunglasses for the boat ride.

Abby hanging out on the top of the boat during the tour.

A view of Downtown Seattle from the Bay.

Madison trying to take a nap on mommy

Abby hangin' out with the elephants at the Woodland park Zoo.

Yee Haw Madison is riding the baby elephant.

I am pretty sure this monkey is the loudest on  in the world. I could here him all over the zoo.

Abby taking a break on the boat.

Madison is truly at home climbing the bamboo with the monkeys.

Abby checking out the animals.

Abby posing with the monkeys.

Checking out the waterfall.

I wish we could have hiked down to the bottom but I am 8 1/2 months prego and it didn't sound like a good idea.

Touring Seattle with Grandpa and Grandma Gonzales

On our first day touring Seattle we went to the Space Needle, the EMP Museum, and the Pacific Science Center. The kids had so much fun getting to see everything and especially enjoyed the Science Center. Darren and I have been before but it was so much fun with the girls. xoxo Lindz

Grandma and Madison on top of the Space Needle.

Daddy and Abby checking out the city from the Space Needle.

Abby and Madison looking at the cool dinosaurs in the water at the Science Center.

Abby thought it was great to use the squirt gun to make the pinwheels go.

Madison thought it was great to just shoot stuff with water.

They have a great little kids area at the Science Center. my kids could have spent all day there.

Darren put the kids inside the Tornato simulator. It was seriously hilarious!

Madison splashing all the other kids with water at the Science Center.

Guitar Tower at  the EMP Museum,

Advatar was on display at the EMP Museum.

They had this weird projector at the EMP museum that made your shadow look like a monster.