We had a great Labor Day weekend this year. The kids and I missed Joe as he was in Texas for the blessing of our new nephew, Jackson a.k.a. "Jack" Weight. He had such a good time visiting with family and loving on the baby. (Yes, I'm still jealous because I haven't got to hold him yet!) Looking at the picture, you'd think Joe was the proud father, but no....he's just next to my awesome sister-in-law, Megan and
Joes' brother, Sam, is in the back, behind them.
The kids and I did lots of chores in the home (which was fun for me, but not-so-fun for them). On Monday we decided to venture out and have some real fun. We headed to the
Hogle Zoo since it had been a year or two since we had gone. I'm not sure who the real "animals" were. If Kelsey is not careful, she'll get locked up herself!
The baby elephant is not so little anymore, but is sure cute!
It's much easier to take a 14, 11 and 9 year old to the zoo than it was when they were smaller. I never had to carry anyone, run to the potty before an accident or dry off tears!
Seriously, these kids are crazy!
This
silverback gorilla was pretty impressive. This is about the only pic I got of his front side. I think he was sick of the humans because he kept his rear end facing us 98% of the time.
Help!!! Get me out of here!!! I think this monkey says it all. Seriously, by the end of the visit Morgan and I decided the zoo is really depressing. We felt so sorry for these animals all locked up in small cages and bored to death. I just wanted to run around and free them all....but I guess that would actually cause a bigger mess. :(
One final matter.....Congrats to Morgan who is now on the yearbook committee! She had a hard time choosing between wind symphony and yearbook committee, but the choice was made and we think this will be a fantastic opportunity for her to expand her talents.
We had a great Labor Day weekend this year. The kids and I missed Joe as he was in Texas for the blessing of our new nephew, Jackson a.k.a. "Jack" Weight. He had such a good time visiting with family and loving on the baby. (Yes, I'm still jealous because I haven't got to hold him yet!) Looking at the picture, you'd think Joe was the proud father, but no....he's just next to my awesome sister-in-law, Megan and Joes' brother, Sam, is in the back, behind them.
The kids and I did lots of chores in the home (which was fun for me, but not-so-fun for them). On Monday we decided to venture out and have some real fun. We headed to the Hogle Zoo since it had been a year or two since we had gone. I'm not sure who the real "animals" were. If Kelsey is not careful, she'll get locked up herself!
The baby elephant is not so little anymore, but is sure cute!
It's much easier to take a 14, 11 and 9 year old to the zoo than it was when they were smaller. I never had to carry anyone, run to the potty before an accident or dry off tears!
Seriously, these kids are crazy!
This silverback gorilla was pretty impressive. This is about the only pic I got of his front side. I think he was sick of the humans because he kept his rear end facing us 98% of the time.
Help!!! Get me out of here!!! I think this monkey says it all. Seriously, by the end of the visit Morgan and I decided the zoo is really depressing. We felt so sorry for these animals all locked up in small cages and bored to death. I just wanted to run around and free them all....but I guess that would actually cause a bigger mess. :(
One final matter.....Congrats to Morgan who is now on the yearbook committee! She had a hard time choosing between wind symphony and yearbook committee, but the choice was made and we think this will be a fantastic opportunity for her to expand her talents.
