The Zoo Crew (Members Only!)

Tonight my Dad, Tony, Rylan, Alana and myself became the zoo crew. We went to the zoo on members only night to be some of the first ones to ride the new carosel. The zoo had special activities like temporary tatoos, crafts and special animal showings. There was also a bird show. The kids loved the bird show. They loved every minute of it. We saw a bunch of birds fly right over us, and even got to see a bird up close. Next we rode the train (which is always a hit) and then we made our way to the carosel. We lucked out and ended up being the first ones for the next ride on the carosel, so Rylan chose to ride the lady bug and Alana rode the Lion. (and no, I did not mix the two up...?????) The highlight for the kids this time was doing the crafts and getting tatoos. All of us enjoyed ourselves--espically the adults. It was just a relaxing, fun family time together! We thought that we might get rained out, but the weather ended up being great! Thanks crew for the awesome time at the zoo!

You color my world!

Rylan and Alana, I just want you to know that You Color My World! You are both my world. I don't know what life would be like without you anymore. However, I didn't know that you would litterally color my world, by coloring on yourselves!!!!

At first I thought that it was just Alana that had colored on herself, but a few minutes later I found out Rylan was also! It was pretty funny, thankfully it was just on them (where it can be washed off), but who left a pen out???? This is just one of the funny things that adds so much fun and color to my world on a daily basis. Like I said before...YOU COLOR MY WORLD!

Almost 23/7!

Normally for me I have the kids 24/7 (so it seems), but this yesterday I got a break. I was invited to have a weekend away with no kids, stay in a hotel and scrapbook (although we goofed off more than scrap booking). Tony's cousins Kayli, Jill, Jenna and Sarah went to dinner at Archibald's Restaurant and then did a little window shopping before we went to the Little America Hotel. It was a lot of fun and I was totally ready to be a mom again. I've decided that I need these breaks periodically! Thank you Kathy and Tony for watching the kids. I feel so more relaxed (one of my neighbors even told me that I looked more relaxed). I am thankful for the 24 hour reprieve! Back to being a mom again....24/7!

And so it begins...

I have always heard that girls are more dramatic than boys, but until I had one of my own it didn't really sink in.

And so it begins....
This morning I was getting Alana dressed and had her outfit picked out (including matching shoes). A minute or so later I heard crying and Alana saying "shoe-shoe". She managed to get one of the matching shoes off and was carying around a new pair of shoes (that didn't match so well). She would not settle down until I put the OTHER pair of shoes on. Then she was just fine. Do you think she's a GIRL or what???? I have a feeling this is only the begining.

AND SO IT BEGINS...

Princess Pickle Pie

One nick-name that we call Alana often is "Princess Pickle Pie". I think that this name really fits her because she is a princess and she is a cutie pie, but she can also be a little pickle sometimes too! (She is a total girl and is sensitive sometimes). I took these pictures of her in this pretty dress that a friend of Nana and Grandpa gave her and she looked so pretty, like a princess that I really wanted to post them. She definitely looks like a princess. She was pleased to look so "TUTE" (Cute). We love you little Princess Pickle Pie!

Something Special

Last night the kids were thrilled to be going to Nana and Grandpa's house. We told them that they would get to see something special....a new baby horse. On Monday night Missy (the horse) gave birth to a foal . The kids were thrilled to see the filly (girl horse). All of Rylan and Alana's cousins came to Nana and Grandpa's to see the new addition. We spent a while looking and petting the horse, and then all of the kids ended up in the yard playing. Tony's parents have a great backyard for the kids to play in and they love spending time with their cousins. Nana and Grandpa took a little time to show each grandchild the new horse. Grandpa helped Rylan try to pet the filly, and he showed Alana some of the other horses too (since she loves animals so much). Alana espically loved looking at the horses and meeting the new baby horse. She was happy and both of my kids had a wonderful time. It was something special indeed!

Tony and the kids taking a peek at the new horse and it's mommy!

Rylan with the new addition.Alana wants to see too!

This is Nana trying to bring the filly closer so the kids could touch it.

Ryaln with cousin Savannah and Nana finding the best view of the horse. A few other pictures to look at...

For more pictures and a different view on the same evening visit Burrell's Blog.

A little bigger

Here is the first update on the garden this year. I have to admit that I have helped with the garden, but the master behind this great garden is my dad! He is so great with plants. He totally has a green thumb. We are so excited to have fresh produce to use. Here is what it looks like now. To view up to this point view my previous post How does my garden grow.