Catching Up On A Year

Okay, we are incredibly far behind but I am determined to make it up and catch everyone up. So, in order to catch up, I'm gonna hit ya' hard, I'm gonna hit ya' fast!


First, there was actual Christmas. Elizabeth lucked out with tons of baby doll toys.

Owen received his share of toys.

Later, in January, we all went to DisneyWorld. 

Then we travelled to St. Augustine to visit friends (and alligators).

Later, in March, we all went to the St. Patrick's day parade in town

Then in April we went on an Easter egg hunt at our park

(to be continued....>)

Atlanta Trip, Part II: The Zoo

Today, we woke up to sunnier skies and packed our car and stroller to visit the Atlanta Zoo.  There were many MANY pictures taken so, let's get to it.
First, I'd like to start by saying that the Atlanta zoo was very big and very nice.  Many great animals to watch.  Many of which are in very close proximity to the people for optimum viewing.  Such as:
The Lion.

The Panda (which was leaning right on the glass that separated us).  Elizabeth actually really enjoyed getting a close look at this big soft cuddly bear...that would probably not be very cuddly in a normal setting.

Amy enjoyed looking at the gorilla lay in the hammock with it's baby.

Owen was very excited to get up close and personal with the Komodo Dragon. 

After the exotic animals, we headed over to the petting zoo.  The kids really enjoyed petting the goats and sheep.  We did have to watch out for the animals with the red collars.  We were told that we could only touch those animals a certain way.  Otherwise, they might bite and then one of the kids might bite them back and we don't want any of that.  In any case, the petting zoo was a hit.

Owen was also enthralled with the reptile house.  Plus, in one area, he was even allowed to pet a corn snake named Maize.

Finally, the kids topped it off with a ride on a giraffe.

Thanks to Aunt Cathy and Uncle Chip for a very memorable trip to the Atlanta Zoo.

Atlanta Trip, Part I: The Aquarium

We went to Atlanta to visit Aunt Cathy and Uncle Chip for the weekend.  Owen had been anticipating the trip all week.  When the day came, Elizabeth was packed and ready with her purse and her lovie.

Once we made it to the aquarium, the kids (and all of us) stood in awe of the sheer size of the place.  There were massive aquarium windows to watch all of the action in all kinds of tanks.

Below, Owen is being dwarfed by a fish that is easily as big as he is.  

Plus, there were tunnels that the people can walk through and watch the fish swimming overhead.  It is very impressive.  

The sharks swimming overhead were very ominous.  
Owen really enjoyed watching the worlds largest fish, the whale shark.

We all had a great time at the aquarium!

Trip: The Beach

Our family finally made it back to the beach. It was the four of us along with Papa and MawMaw. We spent plenty of time at the beach reading, relaxing, and eating good food. The kids definitely had a good time. Owen was a huge fan of the ocean, spending most of his time there.

Elizabeth didn't spend quite as much time in the water. She was happy playing in the sand.

Plus, anytime we weren't on the beach we were in the pool.

At night, we would go sample the food around town. One restaurant was located on the waterfront so people could see the fishermen cleaning the fish as they took them off of the boat. Owen had Papa watching the fish in the water for awhile.

Here are two cuties smiling as we wait for our food.

Finally, our last meal on the beach.

The New Orleans trip: Part 3

On the final day we woke up, ate some breakfast, packed our bags and headed to the French quarter. Owen was our bellhop.

We toured the windy and cold French Quarter for awhile. Owen saw all kinds of interesting tourists and street performers around Jackson Square.

Artists, musicians, drunkards, carriage drivers, etc. We saw everything. It was a good trip. One that I can see us repeating in the near future.