Point Defiance Zoo with Katrina

We had a lot of fun going to the zoo with Katrina and seeing all the animals that were out.  Alden had a great time running around and finding animals.  It was fun to let him burn off so much energy as he ran around everywhere.  It was a fun day to just relax and enjoy being outside.  I love getting to spend time with my sister!

This was the first time we saw this little guy out exploring!

Alden loved watching him walk around the tree.

It was fun that the monkeys were huddled up right next to the window so that Alden could see them!

The tigers were all out while we were there and Alden had a lot of fun watching the cubs walk around.

I think these are the three cubs that were born at the zoo last year.

This is the cubs' dad. He was just sitting right at the fence staring at everyone.

The tiger cubs are so adorable!

Alden was really excited that he was able to go feed the birds.  Most of the time when we go this area isn't open but they had just opened up again for the summer season when we went this time.

Alden had so much fun walking around with Katrina and telling her about everything he could see.

The seals and otters were all resting while we were there.

Katrina had to help Alden up so that he could see all of the puffins that were being very entertaining.

This one puffin kept swimming around and splashing like crazy.  It was very entertaining to watch.  Sorry, this isn't a very good video but you can see a little of what the puffins were doing.

A lot of the animals were shedding their winter furs while we were there.  Katrina also had to help Alden see some of the animals, like these caribou. She is such a good aunt to Alden and he totally loves her!

Anders just stayed tucked up snug in his car seat while we walked around.

Alden always wants to go to the touch pools but then he never wants to actually touch anything...Oh, well.  Maybe he will eventually.

Anders' Smiles

So Anders has started smiling an I absolutely love it!  It is so cute and fun to watch and see him reacting to things around him.  It took me a few days to finally capture his smile on camera but I finally got it!  I know I say this a lot, but it is amazing how fast Anders is learning and growing.  I love watching him change and learn so much but I also wish he would slow down sometimes because I want to enjoy every moment of this stage of his life.  I love the precious baby stage so much, when they are calm and are willing to cuddle all the time.  I also just love how innocent they are.  Here are some of the photos that show the precious joy that Anders is in our life.

This was me trying to capture his smile and failing the first day...

Cutie pie! But, still not cooperating and smiling for the camera...

I finally got it!  His precious little baby smile that is just so sweet!  Here is a video of it too but unfortunately he was looking away from the camera so it is a little hard to see.

I just LOVE how happy he looks here!

Anders really loves just laying on the ground and looking around at everything.  Here is a video of him and if you skip to about 1:15 you can see him kind-of smile.  I still haven't really caught his smile on video.

He gets hiccups a ton too.  So here is a little video of him just laying on the ground making little noises and you can hear his hiccups.

Alden loving on his happy little baby brother!

Anders is really good at tummy time and rarely complains!

I had to include these because they just make me smile!  My boys all dressed up and ready for church!

Yet again, I missed his smile for the camera but he is still so sweet.

My precious baby boy sleeping so peacefully!

I love that he will just fall asleep on his tummy and tucks his legs up underneath him.

Yay!  I got more smiles.  I love how his little eyes scrunch up when he smiles sometimes.

I hope these precious photos put a smile on your face.  Whenever I see Anders smile, I can't help but smile back at him!  He brings so much joy to my life and I love getting to spend my days with him and Alden!