Seattle

This past weekend we ventured out to Seattle and both girls got to add a new state to their list of places they've visited.

Madeline was doted on the entire weekend and loved being the little cousin.  It was fun watching her interact and play with her older cousins.  They were great with her and humored her while playing along with her 3 year old games.

On Saturday, we checked out Tacoma and visited the car museum.

Slot car racing with the cousins

Sunday took us to Fort Casey State Park where everyone enjoyed exploring the old bunkers, playing on the beach and taking in the beautiful Seattle day.

Cannonball...

Happy cannonball!

Playing in the wide open spaces

The whole crew (minus Brian, the photographer)

Mommy and the girls

Playing on the beach

Choosing the perfect rock to toss into the ocean

Look what washed up on shore

Loving the great outdoors

So happy with daddy

Piggyback

Exploring some tunnels

Cousins

On Monday, the girls and I were on our own.  We checked out the Seattle Children's museum and Madeline had a great time playing and met a little friend that played with her for nearly 3 hours.  That makes mommy's job much easier! :)

I can reach it!

She is really wanting to crawl.  Check out this sequence of events.

I know I can do this

Boom

 The next picture is missing, that of her in tears.  She was so disappointed :(

The disappointment didn't last long, though!

 Of course, a visit to Seattle requires the obligatory picture with the Space Needle in the background.

Thanks to Uncle Mike, Aunt Majken and cousins Sana, Bassie and Adama for a great visit and being such wonderful hosts!