A Super Fun Visit With Auntie Doris 2011

Back in April we had a fabulous visit from Great Auntie Doris!!!! The weather was great and we had tons of fun! One day we hit up Westwood Village to do a little shopping. We were at Target and Dylan was getting a little antsy so Doris handed her this kitty cat toy piano with microphone. I laugh even thinking back on it. Dylan got the music cranking and then started singing in the microphone throughout the store and wouldn't let up. It was her mission to make sure every shopper was fully entertained during their Target shopping experience. She was so funny that we just couldn't leave the store without it - thanks Auntie D! But wait the story doesn't end there. We get the kitty piano home and Dylan rocks out for a while and then wonders off. Doris and I are sitting talking when all of a sudden we hear this low rumbling noice and then a meow. We both look at each other like 'what the heck?' and bust out laughing. Turns out the piano has a reminder mode to let you know it's still on.


Over the weekend we took full advantage of the beautiful weather and hopped on a ferry to Vashon Island for a picnic on the beach. We found some beach treasures....









Oh then there was Lil' Chef's with our BFF's Milo, Gia, and "Momma G" as Dylan calls Shannon. I'm not sure who had more fun, Doris or Dylan.... Afterwards the kiddos had a great time on the little playground chasing each other. It was a great time!



Oh and then Little Gym - Dylan's all time favorite! She had quite the troop with her that day - Auntie D, Auntie Beans, and Mom! And let's just say miss D ran around making sure we were all watching her! Little monkey.






Bubbles! Auntie Doris brought Dylan this awesome giant bubble blowing kit. I'm only sorry I didn't get a picture of the two of them out back. They were out there for hours together blowing, chasing, screaming, and having a hoot of a time.


Nothing better than a family meal. Auntie Beans and Daryl came to join us for homemade pasta, Salmon, Asparagus, special PDX wine from Philly,....


AND homemade squirrel pie! (okay it was really apple~ginger).


Then it was off to the zooooooo!

Dylan was flipping out watching the penguins swimming around.








Our last day of Auntie Doris's trip the girls all piled in the car and drop up north to the Tulip Festival. It was beautiful! So many colors!

Someone had fun running through the mud puddles!

Doris and Dylan found a big tractor!


Awe so cute - the Aunties!



Auntie Beans bought Dylan a bag of kettle corn which was taller that she is. Dylan's eye lit up as she grabbed the bag and ran!


Oh and we call this final series "tai chi in a tulip field".




A super packed action week of fun! And the best part for me was Momma's & Auntie D's spa fun day on the town! Thanks for everything Auntie D, always great having you around. We love you tons!