Lions, Tigers, and Bears...Oh My!!

Before we headed home from Dallas on Monday we stopped off at the Ft. Worth Zoo. It had been a couple of years since we had been there, and I thought it would be fun for Wade. The weather was really pretty...big bonus. 

The monkeys were really not up to too much. They were actually pretty disappointing. I was hoping they would be swinging around and playing. We must have stopped by at nap time. There was not much of anything going on with the primates. The gorillas were at least awake. This guy sure does not look like he enjoys the zoo. I wonder if gorillas can smile?

There were some zebras out and about.

My favorite...the giraffe.

We caught the hippos yawning. They were mostly showing off their ability to hold their breath under water. It was like they did not want everybody watching them or something.

The white tiger was pretty cool.

Pretty Rachel with the elephants.

The king of the jungle. He let out a few ROARS while we were there.

This is for Barbara....cool owl.

Wade did enjoy his trip to the zoo. We stayed about 20 minutes too long for his taste, but he recognized the animals and was excited to see them.

Katybug watching the otters play.

The crocodiles or alligators swimming with the turtles.

Our last stop were the flamingos.

Another fun trip to the zoo!

Swimming Fun Weekend!!

This past weekend we got together with the Stansells and McLeods and had some fun swimming and just relaxing. These kiddos always have a blast when they can get together!!

The big kids playing. They were trying to push each other off the shoulders of the holder. They were having fun but poor Tenley was not quite tall enough to play this game. She would end up completely submerged.

Madison doing Grandpa's hair.

Luke loves his Uncle Aaron....especially Uncle Aaron's strong muscles!!

Oh me next!!!

Some synchronized jumping.

Luke - 8 with Madison - 1. He just LOVES carrying her around.

This is the boys idea of swimming.

Ian - 5

Mac - 3

Tye - 1

Rachel - 11

Kate - 5

Wade - 2

It took Wade a very long time to decide to get his feet wet. He finally did and decided it might actually be fun to join everybody in the pool. He really did have fun swimming!! Momma was relieved he made the plunge on his own.

Tenley - 7 (in 7 days)

Miles - 5

Sydney - 3

My loves!!!

I think we need to find a hotel with a hot tub that holds about 20.

 We had a great weekend!! Thank you Grandnanna and Grandpa!!! Next time you should bring your swimsuits and join in on the fun!!

iPhone Funnies

I have posted most of these pictures on Facebook, so they may be nothing new to you, but they make me giggle every time I think of them.

Kate dressed as a 100 year old woman for the 100th day of school. The look on her face is great!! She cracks me up!!

This is Kate after a long day of Kindergarten. It must have been rough!!

Wade has been potty training. He is doing great. One morning I came into the kitchen and found this on my couch. He made himself comfortable while doing his business.

Proud of himself!

This was after a long day with no nap. He fell asleep watching the only acceptable show on tv, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. I just loved how his little hands were crossed.

The next day or so he fell asleep in the car and his hands were crossed again. He is so sweet when he sleeps.

Here is Wade's new dance....The Hot Dog Dance.