Over the bridge, and through the zoo, to Woodinville we go!

Clara's preschool invited us on a field trip to the zoo!  We had alot of fun... and the excitement started right away... First stop, potty... and we spied our first animal.  Mr. Peacock, or as some would say, a Peachad!

Of course... She also spied a slide... It took alot of convincing to go look at the animals after she rode down this thing ;-)

 Clara was really excited about the bird exhibit! I was shocked, when we went in, that she wanted a stick with food for the birds to eat from her hand. So off we rushed to women who was happy to accept a whopping $1 per stick and back into the exhibit we went.  We were all smiles when bird #1 landed on our stick, so cool!  Then... bird#2 landed on the other stick... still pretty cool! Until... Bird #3 landed on her head!!! The sticks and birds went flying and that was enough for the bird lady ;-)  Mom went and fetched the stick with some food left & saved the day... So then, the bird could bite her... Oyyyy...

 It's GRAMMY!!! After to zoo, we went to find our long lost Grammy and cousins Owen and Elle...

Elle and Clara wasted no time exploring the Ledermans back yard...

 And I only wished Natalie was entertained by this hula hoop that she can't fit in her mouth the whole time we were outside...

 

 Ohhh... What's over here Grammy??? Must be something worth pointing out! My guess is something that looked tastey??

 Natalie had lots of fun with Grammy....

And Cameron... Whether she liked it or not... Poor Cameron was a victim to hair pulling and loud screeches of excitement! And she was amazing!

Natalie was so fascinated by her... She just couldn't get enough... ALL SMILES!

Cameron was given lots of love from Clara too.... That's a look of relief when the screeching kid went away and the other kid came over to cuddle, not pull hair, and give kisses!  Enjoy her Clara... Daddy says we will never be dog owners....

 This might be the last time cousin Elle can carry Clara around...

 DOG PILE!!!! The visit is not complete without a little wrestling...

 Clara and Natalie, watching these two with uncertainty. Just wait girls... This will be you guys in a few years!

 After our wonderful visit with Grammy and cousins, we arrived home to a surprise from Daddy and Papa!

 A PLAYSET!!! Right off of our back patio!!!  So exciting... Thank you Daddy and Papa. It took these two, very talented men about 16 hours total to construct this... The girls LOVE it!!!

 And of course, the next day it rained... No swinging today, just pizza playdoh....

Cookie baking....

And a very sick Natalie.... Poor thing had a fever of 102 for 72 hrs with fever reducer...  It didn't matter where she was, she just layed her poor head down and sucked that thumb... Big Sis is having some empathy for her and apparently sucking her thumb with her???