The Zoo

We went to the zoo like a month and half ago but I'm just blogging about it now. We met my sister and niece and nephew there and had a great time except for a peacock poop incident which I'll tell you about later on down the blog.

The gang ready to explore....

I love this picture of the guys! Max and Micah both adore Matt. They think he is the coolest and I do too.

every time we go to the zoo the otter is sleeping. This time he was out swimming and it was fun to watch him.

ahhhh.........the sun feels so good!

The Butterfly house at the Saginaw Children's zoo is nice but small.

I really like this picture

Max is the butterfly whisperer. Every time we go to a butterfly house, he always just walks over and picks them up. Nobody else could get a butterfly to sit on our finger.

Even for peacocks the decision between diet and regular can be difficult.

The boys love the train at the zoo.

a nice easy ride

There is a lot to think about on quiet train rides through the zoo.

Here here

Drive it like you own it Micah.

Max's turn.

its great when you go to the zoo and all the animals are out.

I think they are sizing each other up.

These bunnies where so fluffy!

Chillin like the cool guy he is.

We're finally to the peacock poop incident. Max saw the poop on the ground and for some reason thought it was something else besides peacock poop. So he reached down to grab it and it got all over his hand so of course, first instinct is to rub it on your pants. I got his hands cleaned up but didn't have another wipe on me for his pants so this is what happened.....

He was so upset about it, he picked some leaves off of a plant and started cleaning his pants.

Then Max stepped in water and was really upset. we had a fun time at the zoo but Max had a couple of difficult episodes he had to work through.

Thanks to Matt the boys got to get their "tatoos". Aunt Steph had no cash so Matt saved the day! I think I still owe him a couple bucks now that I think about it.

I was surprized that Micah sat still for as long as he did for this.

Max went alligator

Obviously the right choice, look how cool he is!

Micah went frog. It kind of ended up all over him but it was fun while it lasted.

How high can you jump?

They are in close proximity and fighting. It does happen! I love it!

We had a great time even with the peacock poop.

Such a slacker

Ok, it has been a super long time since I have updated the blog! I have pictures from the zoo, camping, garden and several other things that I would really like to post and blog about but I feel like I have no time this summer. I keep saying I will definitely update the blog today and then on my list of a million and one things to do blogging always gets pushed to the end and then at 11 p.m., I feel like doing nothing but going to bed.

I am leaving for Nashville tomorrow night and will be gone until Sunday but when I get back, I will have about 6 new posts of there, I hope.

bunk beds

We ordered the boys bunk beds about two months ago and they finally came in. Jason and I pulled them out of the box and I realized they ordered the wrong bunk beds. I was not happy. We did decide to keep them at a discounted price and they are nice but its frustrating when you wait so long and then don't really get what you want.
Anyway, the boys like them.

I love the bedding. I think its so cute and will hopefully grow with them for at least 5 years. All boys like dinosaurs right? The next step is tearing down the nursery and turning into an office/guest room. Sad but exciting.

Our first four wheeler accident

This + not paying attention =

scarface MacDonald.
Its not good to run your four wheeler into a bush.

Congrats

Congrats to our friends Jessica and Chappy on the birth of their beautiful baby girl Ava. Ava was born on July 11th weighing in at 8 pounds 7 ounces and having a full head of hair. I love it! She is very precious and we are so happy for them!

Micah's Birthday

Micah turned 3 years old on the 2nd and we had a thomas the train paty.

It was a very fun but busy weekend.


all the kids had fun cooling off in the pool. It was only 95 degrees that day.

This is baby Ella chilling on the lawn. So cute!

This is baby Laine chilling on the lawn. So handsome. I should work on getting those two together.

This is Alex, Ella's big brother, he is ready to swim.

Grandma Betty and Grandma Dan were able to make it and it was so nice to see them.

Aunt Missy and Uncle Curt even made the trip from Grand Rapids...thanks guys!

Dad, I'm going to start you Panama Kojack!

The time fianlly came for Micah to get his big present....its a battery powered four wheeler....... oh ya

It took him a minute but he got it and then by the next day he was tearing around the yard.

Aunt Kate, Blake and baby Thomas in the oven.

Our great friends Mike and Amy came. Mike's parents are also here visiting from Florida right now so it was great to see them as well. Mike's dad George shares the same birthday as Micah so were happy to celebrate his birthday too.

Max and our little friend Morgan helped Micah open some of his gifts.

Make a wish big boy!

Ride Micah Ride!

Micah got this fun water slide for a gift. Max was happy to try it out for him. Its really fun I'm told.