Saturday, June 30, 2012

Remlinger Farm

We packed up to go pick strawberries at Remlinger farm.  I knew this place was awesome, but I thought that I would save the park for another day and simply go and pick berries and scout out the place.  Well, the berries were picked over so they closed early.  They felt bad that we drove all the way out (30 min), and the park was open for another hour, so they gave us FREE passes into the park ($36 value).  For any of you that have traveled with me in the past, I can do any park in one hour.  We immediately followed the sign for Pony rides.  I thought that it would be too good to be true, but there were seriously 4 beautiful ponies waiting for us and no one in line.  The girls introduced themselves to the ponies and Morgan hopped on for the first ride while Riley and I walked beside her.  Then Riley and Morgan each took a ride on their own horses!  I couldn't believe their confidence.  You could tell that they were beaming on the inside but trying to keep their cool.  Riley was a bit white-knuckled as she say on the horse.  We then went on a trade ride and visited all the animals.  What a treat!  Here are the highlights!
Morgan takes the reigns!

The Horse is named Apple!

Morgan was so excited!




Riley takes the reigns! 

Morgan saddles up on Cucumber!

Still white-knuckled!






That's my girls!!!


Morgan said, "Look, the horsey is smiling at me!"


Train ride along the Tolt River!





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What a kid-friendly place!  We will be back!!!


Port Ludlow!

The 4 of us decided to go away for a weekend vacation!  We have access to a family condo at Port Ludlow and it is the perfect spot to escape, relax, and SWIM!  After hours of planning and packing (even without cribs and diapers, there is a LOT of stuff to remember), we took off on Saturday!  We arrived, unpacked, and I swooped the girls up and ran to the pool!  I think I am part fish, so I wasn't wasting any time!  
Family beach walk!

Throwing rocks...


Finding the best rocks!

Rest on a log!

Walking at a toddler's pace!




BIG boat!  :)

Getting Kona to pose with the girls...haahaa!




Chillin' in the grass!






Swimming!!!  

They are my little fishies!


More walking!


More exploring!



Dipping our hands in the water!


Weekend getaway was just what mommy needed!!!

Lil' Kickers

The girls have started their first official sport...soccer!  My Dad and Robyn offered to sponsor this activity and the girls absolutely love it!!!  Their little uniforms are so darling!  They go to class once a week and there are about 12 kids on their "team".  The coach refers to them as soccer players and leads them through running drills, kicking drills, and games.  Here is a taste of the action:
Can we bring our babies with us?

Riley in action...or just standing around!  

Pre-game warm-up!

Team meeting!

Cone towers with Daddy!

Go Morgan, Go!

A tower as tall as Riley!

Following directions!

Post-practice cheer!