Tulip Festival

About a month ago my sister-in-law Meridith and I went to Seattle with the boys to have a little fun. While we were there we went to the Tulip Festival in Marysville. The tulips weren't in full bloom yet but they were still beautiful!

I'm pretty sure this was Meridith's favorite part of the trip!
Chocolate covered strawberries and bananas.

Kai's crawling...kinda

I promised Ben I would post a video of Kai showing off his great attempt to crawl so here it is!

Ben in the crowd

Where's Waldo...I mean Ben?
I was hoping Ben would have a chance to write a little something but his internet has been really slow lately so it's hard for him to add to the blog.

You have serious mad skills if you can find him in this one! I think he's the one leaning on the barrier with his hands crossed.

He's not in this picture but I think it's awesome how President Obama is not only shaking hands but hugging everyone as well!

Ben met the President today!

Stay tuned for more pictures and stories from Ben!!!

President Barack Obama makes surprise visit to Iraq

by Associated Press

Tuesday April 07, 2009, 4:10 PM

AP PhotoPresident Barack Obama greets military personnel at Camp Victory in Baghdad, Iraq.

President Barack Obama made a surprise visit to Baghdad today, according to an Associated Press report.

He spent about five hours in the Iraq war zone, where he met with the top U.S. commander there and the Iraqi prime minister. Obama also address troops stationed at Camp Victory, the largest military facility in Iraq.

This was Obama's first visit to the country since he became president. It capped an eight-day international trip in which he traveled to Britain, France, Germany, the Czech Republic and Turkey.

The president is expected back in Washington, D.C. tonight.