If you know Eli, then you know he has a love for animals. My great friend Lindsey had told us that the Columbia Zoo was great, so we decided to take our kids to the zoo on Saturday. It was hot, smelly, and crowded, but it really was a fantastic zoo. Needless to say, Eli was entertained for the entire 3 hours we were there. Ranking at the top of his list were the lions, monkeys, gorilla, giraffes and penguins. AND of course the confined spaces where he would try to break free and run through the crowds and try to play chase with Scott. Caroline decided to take a nap most of the trip until we got to the giraffes where she decided to crank it up. Of course she would decide to go ballistic from hunger among the quietest of animals-- the giraffe and the 170 year old tortoise. Kids have impeccable timing don't they?
The "War Eagle" tiger
Caroline is really enthused.....
Sweet "Baby Will"
Partial family picture (didn't want to wake Caroline)
She's awake!!!!!
Rocks at the penguin exhibit.
And, just a side note, every night during Eli's bath, we let him pick one of his animal towels and he gets to be that animal for the night. We were curious to see what animal he would pick after seeing so many that day. SO-- drumroll please..... here is what Eli chose......
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It just warms a mother's heart when her son says he wants to be a pink flamingo. :o) Let's just hope that Scott's dad doesn't find this out.......
Five months old and counting-- Caroline-- wow, you are getting taller and chunkier by the minute. So you actually turned 5 months old on May 24th, which was a significant day for 2 reasons... 1) the obvious (your 5 months old) and 2) we moved to Huntsville, Alabama. You seem to be adjusting to the change well because I think you like the new found attention from your Nana, Grandaddy, Meeps and Peeps. You have developed a love and appreciation for squash, sweet potatoes and peaches. I don't feel like I have you on a great schedule yet because of all of our changes, but that may soon develop--- maybe, maybe not. I find myself being a little more relaxed with you and enjoying more of the little things. I don't get as stressed about doing things by the book but instead letting you and I figure things out together. Our relationship is already so special, and I am so blessed to have you daughter. You love for us to sing "Mary had a little lamb" to you, and your brother can make you giggle like no other person can. The two of you are already close, and the bond is sure to be stronger as months and years go by. Your daddy has become quite fond of his "baby girl" and he loves to tickle your tummy and watch you eat your feet. We are always on some kind of high with you and Eli in our lives- and always will be.
I think you may be a little scared here..... Eli on the other hand.....
Rice cereal, yummy!!!
Trouble!!!
