There was another March birthday I haven't blogged about yet...

Little Miss Olivia turned 9. 9! How is that even possible??? These past 9 years (coincidentally it's the entire length of my 30's) have just flown by. Oliva has grown from this helpless little infant to intelligent, smart, funny big girl. Boy is she opinionated and strong willed.
Instead of having a big birthday party Olivia chose to go down to Seattle for a couple nights. My girls love staying in hotels. Cassidy has been talking about "our hotel" ever since we came back in August. We went to the Pacific Science Center in downtown Seattle and Woodland Park Zoo. We hadn't been to either place so it was pretty exciting. Here are some photos from our trip:

                                            Tidal pool at the Science Center.

                                            Rocket ship at Science Center.

                                           Our favourite restaurant: Cheesecake Factory!!!

                       

                                          Every trip someone has to get stuffies. Even though mommy says "No more stuffies!!"

                                           Our favourite hotel: Embassy Suites (Lynnwood, WA)

                                         Waiting to get into the zoo....

                                         Lexie was so excited to see a real bear!

                                Olivia said that this peacock was the most beautiful animal she had ever seen.

                                                 Out of order- more science center pics

                                                 Giraffe at the zoo....

                                                  Me and my monkeys   :)
Can't wait to go back!!!

Happy Birthday little Miss Cassidy!!! (slightly belated)

This is belated because this has been a busy week. Report cards were due Thursday- enough said. But Olivia was sick with a fever, sore throat and coughing. And you know me, I was up with every cough. Anyways, Cassidy is 4!!! She is still so little but also so big. She's my little cuddle bug. I sure do love her big hugs. She wanted a big huge My Little Pony for her birthday and since there was nothing else on her list that's what she got. Seriously, she can almost ride it. It's also got light up wings and horn. She squealed when she opened it! We had pirate paks for her birthday dinner then sushi with Pa and Avo the next night. She still thinks it's her birthday and I'm not arguing- yet.
Now I wish I had new photos of her but I'm a loser. I mean, I'm so busy. That will go to the top of my list of things to do. Here's some old photos to enjoy:

My little stinker. She is so opinionated and strong willed. No is a favorite word again. She actually told me she's the boss. It does feel that way.