Finally made it back to the zoo!

We used to go to the zoo all the time. I mean, couple times a week. 

Then life took a side road.

But today, we made it back! And it was fun :)

First time not taking the stroller. Yes, little man is going to WALK the whole time.

This isn't an option. It's hot. He's 45 pounds now. 

 First things first....checking out the ducks.

 Then the favorite. Penguins!! They were feeding them when we walked up!

My picture ability lacked today. I kept it in my bag too long.

He was ready to move on before I got it out.

And sometimes....he's the boss.

 I wanted to check out the new Tembo Trail!

I said I did. He wanted to find the bird house.

Excitement here is truth to facial expression.

 Although he did like seeing the Hippo.

 And the Otters.

 You can see the elephants so close now!!

 There is no zooming of camera here!

 He liked it. Even if he won't say so.

 We call this one the tick-tock croc.

If you didn't watch long enough, I swear you'd think it was fake.

 The croc finally moved...a little. 

Slight movement of neck and left foot let us know he wasn't fake.

 "Mommy, frogs are supposed to be GREEN! This guy is yellow!"

 Where are the dinosaurs??

While looking at the elephants, we made up stories that some of the big footprints were dinosaurs. And that the dinosaurs come play with the elephants, but they hide from people. Because people are scared of the dinosaurs.I love his imagination and story telling!!

 While looking for the bird house, he took off on me and almost got in some big trouble.

But "I only wanted to show you these guys, Mommy."

Rare occasion to see the cheetahs together. 

Sooo, you're forgiven if you listen the rest of the day.

 Always have time to play with the face masks.

 There is also, always time to make a wish and throw in a penny.

I WISH I knew what he wished for.

 But I've told him that you can't tell your wishes or they might not come true.

 Lastly, we made our way to the train. We only spent two hours at the zoo because Mommy had to go to work later. He was very excited for it, but as you can see, the heat exhausted him and he spent the entire ride laying in my lap. 

Fun morning, kiddo. 

I'm so glad I got  to spend time with you :)

 

The Letter X

X is for X-ray

(X is a hard one)

Gavin thought and still believes that X is merely to mark the spot.

Two birds. One stone.

Loving Summertime!!

The Letter W

W is for Watermelon.

A summer favorite. Actually, a favorite all day, any day.

Excellent job making small dots with the glue today, buddy!

See the nose peeking over the table in the seat next to him?

His new best friend. At least for this evening.

The Letter V

V is for Vase.

What Mommy doesn't like getting flowers :)

Things that make you go Ewwwww!!

Patriotic

For Flag day, I thought we would do something simple. Paint a flag to hang in the window.
I cut some strips of contact paper and placed them on a piece of white poster-board.

Then gave him the go ahead with red paint.
We started with just little bit of red paint on a paper plate and a sponge brush.

It was going okay.

Then he needed more paint.

And more...

Hmmmm, I think I need more red paint.

He used the entire bottle. It was brand new.

Then I cut out a blue rectangle and punched out some stars using a leftover sheet of sticker paper.

After the paint was dry, I pulled the contact paper strips off, glued on the blue sheet and we have ourselves a little U.S.A pride to hang in our window.

Happy Flag Day.

I think we'll leave it up through the 4th for July.

Along with our coffee can windsock.

Yah, we have spirit :)

Sweet Summertime

Summer has officially arrived and so did a NEW POOL!!

It's perfect. And even better, it was scored at a garage sale a block away.

Seven dollars well spent! Gavin loves it!

  I can get sun,

  it's big enough for a friend/neighbor or two

 he will get worn out from jumping, 

 

 

 And landing and splashing, 

Did you notice the hose attachment on side to create a rainbow sprinkler over the pool??

It's not only fun to play in, it's good for a cool down sip...

...I could go on.

Next hopeful garage sale score....a plastic slide!! 

Yah, you see where my mind is going :)

I. Love. It.

As does the pruney little man. 

(and his camera smile)