Memorial Day Fun
Our family had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. We first went to the NC Zoo, which is the nation’s largest walk-through natural-habitat zoo. We saw tons of animals up close, and got some great pictures. We got there as early as we could, and I think we beat most of the crowd. The boys did a great job of making it all day, considering that they did not get their normal nap. Graham was mesmerized by the Harbor Seals and Sea Lions; I think they were his favorite.
He was very excited to see the Polar Bears; but Willy was feeling very lazy when we got there. He was not all about moving around; he just slept sprawled out on the rocks.
We saw Elephants, Giraffes, Zebras, Ostriches, Bears, Cougars, Alligators, Rhinoceroses, and lots more. Be sure to check out all the pictures we took from the trip!
The following day was the first day of pool season at our neighborhood club. Daddy and Graham cruised out there in the late afternoon. We figured that it’d be packed right at the beginning on opening day, and also the water was a tad chilly since it is very early summer. Graham jumped in the big pool twice, and played in the baby pool a lot. We had a great time, but only stayed about an hour.
However, after pool time, we came home and our family quickly ate dinner outside so that we could make s’mores in the back yard! We have a little decorative fire pit thingy that we placed on the back patio (naturally, we had water and baking soda in case the fire got out of control)(it didn’t). It was a big hit, although Graham was somewhat partial to the marshmallows, and Reid didn’t get to have any.
So that was a ton of fun… The next day we packed up a picnic lunch and headed to the pool, where we hung out with friends and swam for a couple of hours. It was busy, but bearable considering the date. The water was still a little chilly, but Graham jumped in, and watched Daddy jump off the diving board, and all that stuff. Reid is still a little young to be slathered with sunscreen, but he dipped his feet in the baby pool (and did not like it).
Other than that, we ate al fresco on the back patio for several meals, and really enjoyed the nice weather.
Filed under Family, Photos, Summer, Holidays | Comment (0)Reid in the Exersaucer
Reid is starting to enjoy playing in the Exersaucer. He is starting to play with the toys, etc. and of course he has his big brother Graham to help him see what they all do.
Filed under Reid, Graham, Photos | Comment (0)Mother’s Day
During Mother’s Day week, Kristi enjoyed a Mommies Party at preschool, which was lots of fun. We had a great Mother’s Day visit with Sassy and Grandaddy. We also visited with Graham’s and Reid’s Great-Nana and Great-Papa, which they enjoyed immensely!
Filed under Family, Photos, Holidays | Comment (0)Thanks a lot, Cojo
Last Friday, Kristi took a shower but didn’t fully dry her hair. She was hurrying to get Graham deposited at school. When she came out to the living room where the boys and I were playing, Graham said:
`Mommy, what happened to your hair?`
Nice. If you didn’t get the Cojo reference, read this.
Filed under Famous Graham Quotes, Funny | Comment (0)Catching up on pictures
Have you seen our latest pictures? Just in the last week, I have posted pictures from Reid’s baptism, some pictures of him in his bear hat, a few photos of Graham from his ear surgery and a costume party, and finally a bunch of snaps from Rookie Sports Family Day at the YMCA. Graham earned a medal and certificate; both with his name on them.
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