Olympic Game Farm Park

Yesterday morning Shawn and I took the kids to Olympic Game Farm Park in Sequim. It was their last day of mid-winter break and we wanted to do something a bit different. A few of my friends have all ventured out there and thoroughly enjoyed themselves so I thought we should give it a go.

After a lousy and VERY noisy two hour drive and only one stop to nurse Seth, we made it. We took the car seats out and threw them in the trunk to give the older kids a better view. Luke was a bit nervous to see the animals so he rode in the very back of the van. Seth had a nice time swapping laps between Shawn and me. I took quite a few pictures, but I'll just share a few of my favorites.

 

 Yak.

 

I love this profile picture of Jake because it shows just how much fun he was having.

 

Shawn was more excited to see this guy than any other animal in the park.

 

Kodiak Bear.

 

Timberwolf.

 

 African Lion.

 

Siberian Tiger.

 

 

 

I believe this is the Spotted Fallow Deer, I'm not totally sure though.

 

And then this guy...

 

Roosevelt Elk- it licked Seth. Mama wasn't too thrilled.

 

My kids and my husband absolutely LOVED it- Me not so much! There is something very scary about wildlife trying to get in my car and EAT me! HAHA!

 

Incase anyone is interested in checking this place out here is a link-

http://olygamefarm.com/

Colder Weather & Attitudes

 

My two older kids have been on mid-winter break this week and all of us are feeling the effects of it; cabin fever. It tends to hit this family hard if we don't make our way outdoors after a few days. So this mom decided it was time to take our bi-weekly, if not weekly, trip to Nisqually. The kids weren't happy about it. They wanted to spend the last couple of vacation days locked in their bedrooms playing on tablets, binge-watching Netflix, and sleeping. Oh pre-teenagers!  I LOVE the refuge, but it was a lot more crowded (and loud) than I would have liked it to be- one homeschooling benefit that I will forever miss; no crowds. I had a really hard time getting pictures because of the crowds AND because of my grumpy kids. Here are the best ones I got! Enjoy!

 

My beautiful Seth and his gorgeous baby blues.

 

Karlee shying away-still as beautiful as ever.



 

The feather Lucas found and wanted me to photograph.

 

Jacob just hanging out.

 

The Joy Dare (February)

 

2/1/15

3 Gifts Red

1. The Word.

2. Flames from a wood stove.

3. Baby lips..

 

2/2/15

3 Gifts On Paper

1. Baby feet prints..

2. Encouraging letters from mentors.

3. Bible verses that keep me going.

2/3/15
3 Gifts Found In Writing
1. My journals...keeper of secrets.
2. God's promise.
3. An inspirational book of Psalms given to me by my mother-in-law. It's gotten me through some rough patches...

2/4/15
3 Gifts Found When Bent Down
1. Smiling baby laying on the floor..
2. My little one's toys...
3. Legs dangling from table chairs...I love my kitchen table and what it represents- togetherness.

2/5/15
A Gift Stitched, Hammered, Woven
1. A hand-stitched lavender scented pillow a fellow mama gave me a few years ago. Psalm 62:8 "Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge."
2. My husband made me the most beautiful wine rack for Christmas. He totally Pinterested it too:)
3. Karlee made me a beautiful scarf a couple of years ago and I have never gotten as many compliments on any other accessories more than that piece.

2/6/15
3 Gifts Found Outside
1. Rain. I absolutely love everything about the rain. I'm sure I would become depressed without this rainy Washington weather.
2. Nature.
3. Kids on bikes. Brings back lots of childhood memories.

2/7/15
A Gift Broken, Fixed, Thrifted
1. Christmas snowman made from clay.
2. A friendship.
3. Teacup.

2/8/15
A Gift At 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM, 6:30 PM
1. Sunbreak.
2. Afternoon snuggles and naps.
3. Dinner as a family.

 

Our Refuge

The older kids didn't have school today so Shawn and I packed them all up and hit the road to Nisqually- one of our favorite places, so beautiful and full of life...

 

 

My Little Puddle Jumper

 

 

He was so close, so close!

 

 

Nature Boy<3

 

 Yes, his daddy bought him a pink plug..

<3