Zoo Trip

This morning we took a trip to the zoo with Kelsey, Brookie, & Aubrey. It was so much fun! We haven't been in at leat a year and a half, so Eli couldn't stop talking about it as we were getting ready to leave and all the way there. He kept asking where the zoo was as I drove. We went to the petting zoo first and I didn't get any pictures of the kids with the goats. But there was a goat on a bench that jumped off and knocked Eli over. Poor guy. I think he was more surprised than hurt. That ended Eli's desire to keep petting the goats. But he and Brookie had fun playing on the toy areas and then we had to stop for a camel ride. Brookie & Eli rode all by themselves! Eli looked really nervous when it was his turn to get on, but by the end of it he was all smiles. As they were waiting in line to get on, they were holding hands. Too cute! We rode the train around to see the zebras, giraffes, lions, elephants, and many other animals. Then before we left we let them ride the carousel. Ava did really well in the stroller for most of it. She was able to get out and run around a little while Brookie & Eli were playing on the toys. I snapped a few pictures of her then. And she really thought the turkeys were funny. Just laughed and laughed---you can see the smile on her face in the picture.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Had to put one of Eli and his BF Brookie. Yesterday after church she tried to kiss him. He of course ran away. :) Photos done by Kelsey at http://www.bellapassione.blogspot.com.

Picnic

Today for dinner Eli and I decided we should have a picnic in our backyard. We were going to have one last week, but the rain ruined our plans. Since Kaelub was gone hunting all day, it was just the kids and I. I put the blanket on the grass and stood Ava on the grass just a few feet away from it. When I came back outside with the food she was still standing in the exact same spot. I don't know why she's so afraid of the grass. She has become a pro at going up & down the stairs. I took a couple pictures of her on them the other day. And tomorrow is Eli's first primary talk. I hope it goes well and that he doesn't get too shy.

Free Valentine's Day Subway Art Printable

Check out this fun blog and all her crafty ideas! Plus, you can get this fun valentine subway art.

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Look Who Turned 1!

My baby girl is 1 already! Crazy. She turned 1 on the 19th, but we had our celebration today with some friends over for dinner. Thanks for coming Kelsey, Brookie, & Aubrey! I had a lot of fun making a happy birthday banner & some decorations for her party. It's about the only thing you can do for a one year old, right? Ava was spoiled with some fun toys and cute clothes. I think Eli tested out most of the toys before she had a chance. (Except for the doll.) And unlike Eli, she actually really enjoyed her cake. Earlier this week Kelsey got some fun pictures of her on the grass. I sent some out on postcards to our family who couldn't be here to celebrate with us and thought the crying picture was perfect for how we felt about them missing out on the party! :) And you have to love the scab on her nose from her carpet burn. The stairs left a mark that time.

Wish you were here?

Just a few pics to make all of you who are burried in cold and snow jealous. :) You can always come visit and enjoy our nice winter! Eli loves jumping on his trampoline and tells me he is going to jump so high to reach the clouds. And Ava thinks she has the walking thing down and that she should be able to run now. She gets going too fast a lot of the time and wipes out. But she just gets right back up. (She still isn't a fan of the grass, but loved going down the slide a few times.)

Sunbeam

This was Eli on his first day of Primary! He is now a Sunbeam and I love to look in the door to the room and watch him sitting on his big chair singing or listening to the teachers. Let's just hope he keeps that up. :)