Another day at the zoo

Last week a few of us loaded up for a little trip to the zoo. Foster, Sanders, and Madi had so much fun. The weather was great. It was a little hot, but cloudy enough so it wasn't miserable. I think the most fun they had was at Kids Cove playing in the water. All three of them are such water kiddos...they LOVE it.

Spring Day at the Zoo

Me, Abigail, and Caleb

Today we loaded up kids and headed to the zoo. Sasha with her 3 and Sarah with her 2. We had such a good time and the kids were all so good! We saw all the animals and played in the play area and rode a carousel. I have been so blessed to have such great friends in my life and love the time I get to spend with them.

Foster and Caleb

Trip to the Zoo

Last weekend was so nice and warm and breezy that we decided to venture to the zoo after church. The girls all had a blast and loved seeing the animals! The double stroller proved to be a good investment and made the trip much easier for when little legs got tired. Hopefully, there will be more zoo days this summer for us!

WoW Week~ Day 4

WoW Week Day 4 was spent at the Knoxville Zoo.

The kids had a blast and Taylor and I enjoyed our last day together before she went back to her mom's house. While we were there, the kids got to hear some pretty interesting stories about the elephants from one of the zoo keepers. Apparently the night before one of them got a little excited and broke one of the gates of their enclosure! The elephants didn't get out, but they had to spend the majority of the morning inside while they were fixing the gates.
I'm so thankful to have been able to go to all the weekly activities with the kids from church. They are all such wonderful little kids, with such sweet hearts.

Trip to the Zoo...only one week late

Here they are...the pictures you all have been waiting for...our trip to the Knoxville Zoo!

This is Davy, my sweet little cousin who is an absolute doll baby. {I'll share his story in a later post} This was also his first long road trip and trip to the zoo. I'm so happy that I got to share in that!

We started out with a super fun camel ride. {I don't have the pictures of that on my camera, seeing as I was the one riding, but I'm hoping to steal them from aunt soon} After fighting to get Davy off the camel we headed over to see the elephants. He was amazed at how big they were and LOVED them. We saw some zebras, antelope, and giraffes after the elephants.
After that we saw the lions and tigers and then headed to see the gorillas and chimps. The gorillas were so neat to watch. The one in the picture was so funny to watch. It was like he knew that people were watching him, so he had to show off. He played the entire time we were at the window. After looking at a few more animals and a quick diaper change and some Goldfish crackers, we headed to see the birds and then to the Kids Zone. Davy milked a cow, chased the goats and gave them a good hairbrushing too! We had such a fun day at the zoo and Davy made it through the whole day with no problems. But by the time we reached the exit...he was OUT!

Little things here and there

I haven't yet posted pictures of the zoo. I'm working on it, I just haven't had time to upload them to my computer yet. Maybe tomorrow. Until then, you'll just have to wait to see what a good time we had!
My wonderful sister Lacey is coming to stay with me tonight. This week has been just awful {more on that at a later time} so she's coming to work her magic and make things all better.
Work was good today. Not too busy at the Real Estate office, and Gymboree was easy too. New line is out at Gymboree...check out the website...lots of CUTE, CUTE, CUTE stuff!
Laura and I went to lunch today, and I'm so glad we did. Laura is a dear friend, and I'm so blessed I met her when I did. She's helped me through a lot this week {again, more on that at a later time} and I don't know what I would do without her. So, Laura, if you read this, THANK YOU!
It's possible that you will get a double dose of me tonight, as I have some time on my hands before Lacey gets here. If you're reading, leave a comment, let me know who you are...I would love to "meet" you!

Sunny Saturday

Today was such a pretty, sunny day. I woke up early this morning and got Axle all taken care of and headed off to Jamestown for a family day. I'm so glad I went. It was so good to see some of my family that I don't get to see that often. We had a fun day just relaxing at Uncle Lanny and Uncle Johnny's. And of course, we ate :-)
I had every intention of going to the cemetery to "visit" my Aunt Zelma. I didn't make it there. The hurt is still just as great as it was back when she first went to heaven. It's been three years. I haven't been back to her gravesite since the day she was laid to rest there. I know in my heart that it's just a headstone there, that she's watching over me from above, but I feel like I should go. But, as I was driving back home, I realized that I don't have to go to her grave to visit her or to talk to her. I can talk to her whenever and wherever. And that's what I did. I miss her. I miss her more than anyone will ever truly comprhend. I don't think some people realize just how much of an impact she made on my life.
Tomorrow is a busy day for me. Tonia and Dennis and Davy (aunt, uncle, and baby cousin) are visiting in Knoxville tonight and tomorrow, and tomorrow we are going to the zoo. I can't wait to just spend some time with Davy. I miss that special little baby and hate that I'm missing him growing up. Expect lots of pictures from the zoo!