Goose!

We had a lovely weekend with Jenna and Nate visiting.  We spent a time together all weekend.  The three of us also stayed at my parents house to maximize our time together.  It's so nice when we can all have a weekend getaway.  =)

On our drive up, we passed by the daffodil fields, and we watched many eagles soaring in the wind. 

Daffodil Fields in LaConner

We made the most of the gloomy weather and decided to take our first hike of the season.  We headed to Deception Pass, and did the Goose Rock hike.  It was a nice hike, that wasn't too strenuous and we were able to carry Mikaela safely in the pack.

Todd carrying M

Part way up

Bush Family at the top

 Afterwards of course we stopped at Snow Goose to replenish our lost calories.

I had to add this picture of Auntie and Mikaela. 

Quick Takes February

My oh my - what a whirlwind of a month.  As short as February is in days, we sure did cram them full!  Here is a snapshot of what we have been up to.

An early Valentine's celebration with a few of my favorite boys!  :)  Todd surprised me with setting up a day date.  Including babysitting, UW basketball game, and dinner out.  It was a fun surprise for sure!  

UW Game

Mikaela and I joined some friends for a field trip to the Children's Museum in Everett. It was our first time there.  I have fond memories going to the Seattle Museum as a little girl myself.  The museum had a 'farm area', art room, construction room, and water stations!  We sure had fun

Building a robot

Milking a cow

Playing in the water

Valentine's Donut Breakfast!

Actual Valentine's Day wouldn't be complete without a stop at Dicks for dinner.  A Bush family tradition!

Mikaela and I left Daddy at home as we traveled to California for FIVE days.  She was a great travel partner.  I was concerned with keeping her entertained on the plane, but she did great.  I'm very thankful for the understanding people around us, and the kids in front of us on our way home.

Travel Partner

Mikaela stayed with Grandma and Grandpa, while Momma went to a work conference in Anaheim.

Sitting in Daddy's high chair.

Kelli, Me, Mikaela, Andrew

Auntie and Mikaela

Grandma, Mikaela, Grandpa at Long Beach

Kelli and I at the conference

 

Mikaela is really enjoying being included in 'chores around the house'.  She already helped me earlier weed the flowerbed, and now here she is sweeping the floors for us. 

Zoo Trip

Watching cousin play basketball