4th of July

We had a nice 4th of July, despite the cooler weather and rain. It didn't start raining until the evening, just in time for the party. The kids didn't care and played in the rain. When it was time to do the fireworks, the rain had stopped. We went to Mom and Dad's for their annual 4th of July party. The fireworks were good and we had fun.

Zoo Trip

On Sunday we went to the Columbus Zoo. It was Phoebe's first time going to a zoo. She had a good time. She liked the manatees and the monkeys the most. Owen says he liked the rhino, the slushie, and the train ride. Chloe's favorites were the red panda and the monkeys. The monkeys are always my favorite. The kids were excellent and we had such a fun time together.



This flamingo was grouchy and pranced up and down squawking at us.



I always like the flamingos, they are such a beautiful color in person.



At the aquarium the kids got to touch several different sea creatures.





The manatees are always so neat to watch. So big, yet so graceful.



There were lots of statues to take pictures with but usually the kids didn't want to be bothered with it.



Chloe at the penguin exhibit.



Chloe and I touched a rosy boa snake. I so wish I hadn't, it gave me the creeps afterward every time I thought of it.



The carousel:



Phoebe did lots of pointing at things:



I loved this gibbon monkey. It would swing from the ropes and trees.



Chloe was put out she had ride by herself in the seat behind me on the boat ride (don't you love her shades?). They only allowed two to a seat. Danny rode with Owen, and I rode with Phoebe. If only we had a third parent (preferably a mother).







This orangutan was so cute:



Chloe with the gorilla. He ate a piece of cardboard while we watched him.



These two bonobos were so cute snuggling each other:



On the train. Owen loved the train. He kept telling us he wanted to ride the train but we worked our way to it while looking at the animals. He said "If we didn't have to look at all these animals we could ride the train".



Finishing up the trip with some slushies. Owen loved this double stroller we rented. He wanted to take it home with us.



As Danny says, a good time was had by all.

Catching up in pictures

It's been a busy week with lots going on. I'm too tired to remember everything, so I'll just share some pictures.


The Kindergarten egg hunt at school:





Picture day at school:



With the Easter Bunny this morning. Owen had a piece of candy in his mouth that the Bunny had just given him. Phoebe was afraid and didn't want to get too close. I noticed about four hours later her shirt and pants were on backward (she dressed herself this morning). Owen asked the Bunny if he could hop, so the Easter Bunny got up and hopped. Later he said that was just a man in a suit.




Eating snowcones at the fleamarket today:

Snow Day

School was cancelled today because of snow. We were happy and enjoyed the day. We played in the snow a couple times, made cookies, watched a movie, and just played. Three more days until Christmas break, then we can have snow days every day!

Making cookies:




Owen making a snow angel on the trampoline:




I think Phoebe has outgrown her baby sled:

Park Pictures

We had a great time at the park today. We packed a lunch and had a picnic. The weather is beautiful and Fall is in the air.

A fun time

Danny's work picnic was yesterday. There was a lot of food and treats, games to play, inflatables, rides, petting zoo, pony rides, and fun. The kids had a blast. Owen said it was the best place ever. Here are a bunch of pics.