Wildlife Safari

Wildlife Safari is a fun-filled family destination where you can view over 500 animals in their natural habitat, roaming freely as they do in the wild! Visitors to the park drive through a 4.5 mile trek to see animals from Africa, Asia and the America’s. Matt always wanted to go, so now that Luke is getting older we thought he might actually look at the animals. The drive through portion everyone has to drive very slow, so kids are allowed to roam the car free. Luke thought it was so fun to be out of his car seat.

I had a lot of fun taking pictures of all the animals. I really wish I had a zoom lens, there were many animals that I couldn't get pictures of because they were too far away. I almost peed my pants taking this picture of this ostrich. In some areas, we are allowed to have our windows down, he came right up to me and I was screaming as a took this picture.
Bears

Cute little turtles on a log.

Who cares about the animals, when you can play with Matt's head.Elk

Giraffe

Mr. Photogenic (Jacob)

Luke the Giraffe

It's more fun to be a monkey!

Flamingos

Some kind of monkey

The duck was looking for lunch.

Luke's lunch buddy.

The train Jacob and I rode to get a good look at the lions, notice I didn't get any pictures. It was pretty much just a train ride.

Love or hate swimming??

During our trip to Roseburg, we swam twice at the pool and went to the river once. Luke wasn't too sure what to think of the deep water. In an unfamiliar situation, he amazes me at his ability to observe his surroundings. By our second trip Luke was able to enjoy himself a little more, it also helped that Jacob was there to keep him entertained.

Splashing with Dad.

Just taking it all in, he must have thought there was a no smiling rule.

Grandma, Aunt Kristen, Luke and Matt
The next day we went back, he actually smiled that day.
Jacob joined us.

First Haircut

Great grandma cutting my mullet.

"Hey, what are you doing back there?"

Close to walking

Luke is almost 11 months and is getting close to walking. He is still pretty cautious, but he couldn't be more proud of himself. Grandma Jeanne got him a little walker and he pushes that thing all over the house.

Walking around at Grandpa and Grandma's in Roseburg.
Just showing off, he thinks he is hot stuff.

Visiting Dad at his new fire station

There is something about boys, they are all so enamored with fire engines!

Luke loved the steering wheel.
Might as well make it a family affair.

Swimming at my Cousin Cody's

Cody loved the water and swam like a fish.
Luke wasn't quite too sure about the cool water.
Actually, he hated the whole experience.
"Dude, what's your problem?"
"Oh well, I'll play without you."
Luke only enjoyed the water toys on the outside of the pool.

Silverton Day July 3rd

Located at the Oregon Garden, we celebrated Silverton day with music, food, and good friends. Around 10:00 they set off an amazing array of fireworks. (of course my battery died in my camera)

Nate, Sophia and Luke in red, white and blue.

By the time Owen showed up, Luke was ready to be done with the photographs.

Handsome Nate

We relaxed on the blanket and enjoyed the music
Sheena glasses kept Luke entertained for quite some time.

Doing what Luke does best.

Hanging with Uncle Luke.We had a great evening, Luke was amazed by the fireworks. I thought he was going to freak out, as he is afraid of the vacuum and his car that makes noises.

Ninja Nerd

Matt took some old fabric and turned our little boy into a fighting ninja. I love the ears!

Uncle Luke's Birthday

A quick visit with Cody before we went out to Pizza.
Luke with Funny Grandma and Grumpy Grandpa

Immediate Wiken Family

Men never sit down to talk.
Lynsey and Luke
Greg, Luke and Matt
All partied out!

The Fam

A few days in Roseburg...

Great Grandma thinks Luke is the best thing next to sliced bread.

Reading with Grandma
Grandpa build my crib and Grandma picked out the monkey bedding.
Sometimes you have to wear a bird hat to keep Luke's attention while he is eating. (sorry Mom! I couldn't resist.)

Playing in the park-Stawberry Festival

I'm sorry I haven't posted in so long. You would think that me being on break from teaching I'd stay more on top of this. I have a lot of images to post, so I'm going to try and keep up on it.

Luke on the slide.

Dad is so fun.
Silly Monkey