Bloggie Bragging

I just have to tell a cute little story about Grace. We were at the doctor's office for the wee one's 22 month check-up and were being shown to our room. Grace said to me, "Mom, this is the same room we were in when we were here the last time. (said with extra enthusiasm) We always have this room. It must be because it's the only one that's available." Wow! Where does the time go. First I had this tiny little baby (well, actually two) and now they're almost five and able to use available in the proper context. Boo-Hoo!

Does Life Get Any Better...

A day spent at Como Zoo with 3 of the girls' most favorite people...their cousins!

Hayley and Emily soaring through the air on their magic carpet.

Grace zooming along in none other than a blue car.

Jensen cruising the streets in his yellow jeep...WATCH OUT!

Ivy and Grace out for a twirl in their lovely blue (guess who picked that one) teacup.
Finally, Grace, Ivy and Emily out for an afternoon ride in their cool convertible (in the picture it looks blue, but I didn't think it was).
"AHHHH...I'm finally out of my stroller," says Lydia.

A day spent at the Minnesota Zoo...just the 5 of us! Lydia loving the sea otters at the new Russian exhibit.
Daddy and his littlest girl enjoying the wild boars.

Mama and the big girls riding the wagon to the farm. Watch out goats, here we come!

Grace and Emily lovin' on the goats.

Lydia...future goat farmer of America (the goats are shuddering).Daddy and his big girls!

Finally, one of the last things we did was watch this adorable baby monkey and its' mother. It would hardly ever leave her side and she seemed so patient as it tried to jump on her and get under her feet while she tried to walk. Very sweet!

We had a great day as a family. We were there for almost 6 hours! As we were leaving the zoo Grace said to me, "Mom, how come we didn't stay very long at the zoo?"