State Fair

Mooooo Cow

Our outing this weekend was a trip to the state fair. We were very excited to show Mica the animals. Up to this point she has seen horses and cows, various farm animals from the window of the car. Today she got a real treat. She was so happy to see all the animals in person and was even allowed to pet some of them (I'm so glad I travel with hand sanitizer :) Our favorite part was when out of the blue Mica says "yummy cow" out loud and without any coaching from her daddy believe it or not. So from then on everything was "yummy ____" fill in the blank with all sorts of animals. She went on to enjoy a smoked turkey leg with her daddy at lunch. I don't think she is going to be a vegetarian :)

Yummy Sushi!

Mom, what did you give me?
Ok, maybe a little taste

I made California rolls for dinner and let Mica try one. She really didn't eat much mostly just tasted it and gave it back, but its a start. Its the second time Ive made them and my technique still needs a little work but they still taste good. There is hope that one day we will have Mica with chopsticks in hand enjoying sushi with the rest of us.

Silver Creek Falls

We stopped to look at the flowers on the way.

Water! We had to show her were it starts.

Today we went to Silver Creek Falls for a little hike. My friend Therese went along as well as our new exchange student, Kate. Kate is from Germany and is used to hiking in the Alps. Well, our hike was nothing like the Alps but it was still fun. It was a short hike this time, it has been a while since I have been hiking and I move a little slower now that I am 5 months prego. Mica enjoyed her ride. We took her in the stroller and we all waked (thanks Therese for pushing the stroller!!!) The whole time Mica said "water! where the water go? and bye bye water" The weather was perfect there, a little cool but great for hiking. I'm so glad Mica likes to play outside and see new things. We are going to have so much fun when she is older.

Finger Paint

I thought finger paint would be a great way to teach Mica her colors. Hmmmm can you say brown?

Such a Girl!

Mica is learning to multi-task. She put on her sunglasses, got her phone out and pretended to talk on it. I think she was also asking for her bag, she uses an old makeup bag as a purse.

OMSI

Mica plays with animals she can find in Oregon

Not her best shot but she is too quick!

We love WATER! (I'll have to find the sport setting on my new camera)

Mica and her friends play

Ok, time to play a little catch-up. Mica and I have been doing some fun things this summer and I just haven't had time (or energy) to keep up her blog. But now I will share some of our adventures :) We went to OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) and she had a wonderful time playing with all the activity centers and her friends that we went with. I was very excited to find out that they are having $2.00 Sundays for a while and Mica is still free for places like that. I haven't been to OMSI since I was in college (long time ago :) and it is a totally different experience when you bring your first child to a place you have been in your youth. It was a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Bye Bye Celine

Maybe if I sit on her she won't go.

We all really enjoyed having Celine back home. It was so fun to see her and let Mica get to know her all over again. But like all things, her visit had to come to an end. Just yesterday Mica said "where Feen go?" it was cute and sad at the same time. We all look forward to going to visit Celine in Switzerland when the kids are old enough to fly and enjoy the visit. We miss you Celine!