Visit with the Schroeders!!

Friday night we drove up to Sequim (about 4 hours from Portland) to visit our good friends Wendy, Joe, Abby and baby to be Schroeder (due July 20th and looking good already - as in the baby is making an adorable belly on Wendy).
Jakob had a TON of fun, he got to feed horses, chase goats (avoid being head butted by Jezzie the goat - who was herding him), went to a festival in Sequim, scootered with Abby to the beach to search for crabs, played outside until dark (in the rain) with Abby - this was just Saturday! On Sunday morning, the kids of course, went out to play with the goats again - Jakob's request, then took a trip to the dairy to check out the cows. Sarah had a great time too, loved the dogs, and all the animals! And of course, loved Abby and is now sayiing "Abby" when she sees her picture - well she called her name all the time while we were there too. So cute!
We took a ton of pictures and I couldn't choose just a few to post, so sorry for so many pics, hope you like them too!!

Chasing the goats!

Jakob being herded by Jezzie - we didn't get a picture of Jezzie when she was all the way up on her hind legs - seriously funny!! I was crying watching the whole thing, Jakob was LOVING it!
Serious scootering!!
The whole silly gang!
Had to sneak this in, the view from Wendy and Joe's house!
Blue "leaning" on Sarah, I think he was preventing her from going down the stair, too cute!!
Baby cows!!
Touching the babies!! Oh, it's hard to see it, but look at that little belly Wendy has!!


Dad and daughter on the tractor!
Abs and Jakob on the tractor.

Little sweetie!
Oh and a lucky sighting of the Elk in Sequim!


Thanks Wendy, Joe and Abby for the wonderful visit and hospitality!! It's always nice to travel to very kid friendly places - like the fact that you didn't mind Sarah smearing spaghetti sauce all over your table or her snot being wiped on your shoulders!!
But, there is no greater feeling than to visit friends and feel like you haven't left or been away, even though it's been ages (and to even feel that thru my children is extra special). I cherish that feeling of belonging or connection, whatever it is, I love it! My soul is re energized after a night of laughter with friends.
Miss you guys tons and LOVE you even more! Can't wait to meet the newest member of your family!