Zoo, moms day.

We have a Zoo out here in Tacoma, and it was actually a nice day. So, we decided to go to the zoo with Landon. We didn't have Leena, but we'll take her soon.

Here are the pictures.















After the long day at the zoo, we came home, went to bed, and the next day (mothers day) went up to my parents house for lunch and to say good-bye to my dad, and wait for my missionary brothers to call home.

Seth is in Boston, and he was going to call at 3pm PST. And, Cody, in CA, was going to call at 5. Seth had no time limit, Cody had an hour. Anyway, we talked to seth for about 3 hours or so. He's having fun :) I think the highlight of it all, was when Cody called and was anxious to talk to Seth. So, my mom 3 way called the boys together, and I think it was the sweetest thing. Cody was so quick to say "Seth! i'm so glad I get to talk to you! This is just....nostalgic!!" If you had a twin brother on a mission while you were on yours, I think you'd see why. They haven't seen each other in a year and a half. They went from being rather....rival I guess would be a good word, but also didn't get along the greatest, so that was the best part, hearing them compare stories, and talk about their experiences while on a mission. Cody was elated to talk to Seth, and vis versa. I think they've finally grown to love each other, you always love your siblings, but it's different when you get older. Anyway, you could hear the appreciation and gratitude in their voice, it's what made all the difference.

Leena got some new roller skates. She's funny, my dad when we were kids, my dad would try not to let my mom buy us things, in fear that we wouldn't use them. This, was the issue with the roller skates. So, I was out there and she says to me "Mommy, I HAVE to roller skae to show Papa that I'm going to use them"...HAHA! Good girl! She spent about 3 hours on the big desk, just testing them out. I had to help her alot and yell "bend your knees!!" many many times. But, literally, 3 hours later, she went from nervous nelly, to gliding, and falling down, with a smile! She's such a weird kid about her phobias, I'm glad she didn't let this one get the best of her.

After 3 or more hours on the phone with grandparents, my brothers, and being with Hillary and Aaron, we woke up Landon and headed home. I've had worse mothers day, but this wasn't a half bad one.