Sunshine!

At the park with friends!

Crossing the street with full dramatics

We look like a preschool class.

Enjoying the sunshine and warmth

Waterbead sensory play!

Full day

First we went to KidsQuest - making giant bubbles!

Outdoor block building

We then went to the Bellevue downtown park for a few hours, then walked to a nearby bakery for cookies.

The kids did fabulously - this was the kind of bakery that handed out glass cups for water with your treat. The kids cleared their cups, washed their tables, and people watched as they waited for everyone to be finished. Taking them out in public is becoming so much fun.

Last, we got home just in time to watch SpaceX's TESS launch! The kids love these, they ask all the time when the next is.

Hiking

First, nice-camera shots of the kids painting their toys post-construction

Going on a hike! Storm drains are fascinating

Ellie's helping Lily face the camera ;)

Pretty flowers

I think this is my favorite pic of Ellie ever.

Avy was going full on tree-hugging for a while there.

The littles know how to pose for the camera now.

Oh Theo, you so cute.

SqueeLily!

They all look so happy! (Almost, Theo...)

Ah yes, that's more normal.

Spring is here!

And with it comes glorious outdoor time.

Theo drew me a fish. He even told me what it was :)

Mmmm spring smoothies.

Momma and her friend Rola! Her daughter Patty was a great playmate for the kids - sadly they've now gone back to Taiwan :( We're planning an Asia trip guys!

Patty and Theo :)

He looks so delighted. Don't worry Theo, your turn will come ....

Snuggle buddies

Where'd Daddy go, Lily?

Big kids now, all of them.

Assembling wood construction machine toys. The girls did great with these, considering how sticky the screws were.

Painting the end result

Going for a walk with my girls (Theo is elsewhere....)

Ellie's big on patterns now