Friday, May 22, 2009

My Girl

Lily and I got to spend the day at the zoo together.  We had a blast and got to spend some quality time together.  I wish she could stay this young forever : )

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Playful otters:

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The amazing new penguin exhibit (highly recommended if you're in the Seattle area!):

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The weather has been so warm and beautiful here, I wish every day were like this!

Monday, May 18, 2009

Mt. St. Helens

Today is the 29th anniversary of the eruption of Mt. St. Helens.  I had the opportunity to visit the area this weekend.  A fresh snowfall occurred earlier in the week but this weekend gave us wonderful temperatures in the high 80s.

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Its a pretty cool mountain which has had a flat top since its eruption.

Here is nearby Mt. Adams:

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And a view from within Gifford Pinchot National Forest:

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And a pretty little Fairy Slipper Orchid:

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And a HUGE Ponderosa Pine tree, one of the largest in the world:

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