Lions, Tigers, & Bears Oh My!!

The family ventured out to the Blank Park Zoo on Friday. Mommy took the day off of work so Adrian could take her Daddy to the zoo for his 28th Birthday! The weather was absolutely gorgeous and we spent about 3 hours at the zoo. It had been years since I had visited the zoo, so it was definitely nice to go back. Of course it was a little smaller then I had remember, but still a good time for all of us!

Adrian was a little skeptical of the goats, she wouldn't take her eyes off of them to look at
Daddy for a pic.

This little guy was adorable!

Very large bull looking thing...Mommy needs to do a better job of reading the animal signs!

Mitch hanging with the prairie dogs. Yes, he had to crawl in a little tunnel made for

children to get in there!

Wild Zebra #1

Wild Zebra # 2

By the time we had got to the giraffe's we had just missed the first feeding time and the next feeding wasn't for a couple of hours, so unfortunately we didn't get a chance to feed them. That will be on the agenda for next time!

Oh, if you are wondering there are lion and tigers at the zoo, but no bears!!

Little Bit of Everything

I have taken a few pics over the last week and half, so I thought I would combine a few different blog postings.

Grandma & Grandpa...special delivery...ready for this weekend!!

First picture with Adrian smiling and you can see her top teeth!

I love letting the sun shine in and Adrian loves playing at the door.

MMM...MMM...Vitamin D!!!

Adrian & Preston's playdate! We went over to Amanda's place on Sat. to spend a little time. The kids did a good job playing together, she helped ease Preston into daycare this week.

I thought Miss Sassy's Face was sooo funny.

Adrian is all about obstacles. I often put pillows on the floor and she climbs all over them like a little obstacle course. As you can see she tried to tackle her jumper.

Spaghetti Mess!

Adrian got her 1st meal of spaghetti Tuesday night, and as you can see she liked it!

She did pretty good of not picking up her plate, until she had trouble getting the last few bites.

Is that a noodle on the wall? I think it is!!!

Someone looks guilty!!

This is Adrian outside of the bathroom. Mitch was supposed to be getting her cleaned up while I got her bath ready. Instead, he just picked her up and set her in front of the door.

Pre-Bath!!!!

Post-Bath!!!

Daycare Update

Well, there have been lots of changes to Adrian's childcare, with the closure of Discovery Children's Center in Polk City, due to financial reasons. Mitch and I don't like the other center in Polk City, so Megan one of the lady's who was in Adrian's room at the center is going to watch her and 2 other kids from the daycare. So, this will be new to us having Adrian going to an in home daycare starting Monday. Her little buddy Gracin from her room will also be at Megan's house so at least she will have her friend from daycare.

Below are a few pics I took on Sunday, Adrian now officially have 4 top teeth through. Thank goodness for teething rings!!

She looks like a little puppy dog crawling around with toys in her mouth.

1st Pony Tail!

Last week I put Adrian's hair in her 1st pony tail or I like to say "Whale Spout" the below picture is after I took it out and her hair never really moved! Adrian's hair is getting long and it is going to be increasingly difficult to keep it out of her face. Barrettes worry me because everything goes in her mouth.

I love the girly hair, but boy looking pjs! Yes, I try to buy some unisex stuff, but if you ask me it looks way more boyish!

Kamden's Birthday!!

Sat. Mitch, Adrian, and I headed over to the Smith Residence for Mr. Kamden's 1 year b-day. We attempted to get a pic of the 3 babies with Rachel (well, not babies so much any more!)

which wasn't easy.

I love this pic! Preston you make me smile!! I was trying to get a picture of Adrian playing with the Iowa Football and pop there goes Preston. Such BIG blue eyes!

Snack Time! They liked playing this the containers more than eating.

Kamden with lots of new balls to play with!!

Jamie & Mark's Wedding

Adrian looking gorgeous!

Jamie looking marvelous

The Harden Family

Jamie & Mark - Mike & Rollie - Joan & Dennis

Here is a pic of us in the basement before we headed upstairs. As you can see I am the most untan bridesmaid! Mommy needs some sun!!

Busy...Busy Weekend!

Jamie my sister got married on Sat. so below is just a few pics from the weekend. I will post the wedding pics of her and Mark later this week. Jamie & Mark had gorgeous weather for Sat.

Adrian at rehearsal, Roseville, IA.

Adrian & Ava at Grandma & Grandpa Harden's house the day of the wedding. All the girls were getting their hair done for the big day.

Jamie & I after our hair is done...Jamie looking beautiful on her BIG DAY!

This is just a random pic from Sunday afternoon. Adrian the furniture mover! She likes sliding the dinning room chair across the floor. Ignore the overflowing garbage, I changed it after the pic!