Playland 2011

We had the the best day at Playland today.  About 2 minutes after we arrived the skies opened up and it absolutely poured rain for about 15 minutes.  We took cover and wondered if the day was going to be a bust but the rain stopped, the sun came out, and we got to dry all of the wet rides with our butts.

The kids loved the rides.  Poor Kelsey wasn't big enough to go on quite a few of the rides that Garrett was able to go on and felt quite sorry for herself.  "I go on that ride.  I'm big now!!"

It took Garrett a few minutes to get the nerve up to do a ride by himself but once he did he was unstoppable.  He kept taking off and running ahead to the rides he wanted to try out and was disgusted when we told him he was too small. 

 He looks nervous in this photo yet he demanded to go on the ferris wheel twice.

 Check out his face.  He couldn't stop smiling.

Even though this almost gave Cary a heart attack, Garrett was just tall enough and went on the adult Wave Swinger.  I thought it might have scared him but we had to stop him from going on twice (we both couldn't handle seeing him so high up a second time).

Kelsey, of course, wouldn't just ride a horse on the carousel.  She chose to ride the creepy pig.  It seemed very out of place amongst pretty horses.

He shoots, he misses!! 

What a great day!  We can't wait to go back.

The Dentist

Cary and I took the kids to the dentist this week.  Last time we went Garrett wouldn't even sit in the chair so this was a step up.

 Both kids got a ride in the chair.  Garrett insisted that Kelsey go first and she was happy to oblige.

 Checking out the mirrors. 

The kids loved the water sprayer and "Mr. Thirsty" (the suction straw).  The hygienist put Mr. Thirsty on their arms and before she knew it both kids had their shirts pulled up and she had to show them what it would feel like all over their bodies.  Both kids left with 3 toys each, a new toothbrush, and all they had to do was open their mouths for about 10 seconds each.  I wish my trips to the dentist were that fun!

Owls, Owls and more Owls

Ever since Garrett found the remains of an owl pellet in our backyard he has been very interested in learning about everything to do with owls.  We drove him out to Ladner today to the O.W.L. Rehabilitation Society where they take care of injured birds of prey.  He was thrilled to see a wide variety of owls including a Snowy Owl, Barn Owl, and a Great Horned Owl.  As a bonus we saw falcons, eagles, and a pair of Turkey Vultures (which he says aren't very pretty to look at).

We also decorated his room using pictures from an old calendar I had at work.  I can't imagine sleeping under all of those owls staring down at me but he seemed excited.