A Trip to Visit the "Animals"!

Grammy, Aunt Z, Ella, Carson, and I journeyed to Riverbanks Zoo for the day to see the "animals" while our house was receiving a face lift. Carson has always been a fan of the zoo, but this time Ella seemed to really be excited. She LOVED seeing all of the animals, especially her favorite- the elephants. She did not enjoy the animal statues. We could only get her to sit on a few. She had no problem sitting on the elephant. Carson and I were heartbroken that the sea lions have been moved to a zoo far away! That was my favorite exhibit! We had a GREAT time despite the heat!

Fun in the Sun!

On Saturday, we visited Sarita and Phil's new swimming pool for a fun day in the sun! It amazes me to watch both Carson and Ella in the pool while I think back to the very recent past. Carson has NEVER really been a big fan of swimming. Now he is a little fish. It amazes me to see how quickly he is "learning" how to swim. It also is pretty grand to hear, "Mommy, watch this!" over and over. He is so proud of all of his accomplishments- from being able to go in the water without holding his nose to perfecting his cannonball! Ella, just a year ago, pretty much refused to get into a swimming pool. Now she is little Miss Independent in the pool. She is so confident and comfortable with herself that she thinks she can "walk" in the pool. There is quite a little struggle when trying to convince her that she must wear her duck. Ella loved being pushed in the "boat" throughout the day! I am so thankful that both Carson and Ella enjoy the pool, but I have to admit that it can be a little aggravating to have my little six year old little boy constantly ask to go back to the pool!

A Night with the Drive!

Whoa... We're Swimming! (Carson's First Official Swimming Lesson)

Slippin' Slidin' Fun!

Our 4th of July Night...

Perfect with Patriotic M&M Popsicles! This year we are celebrating America's Independence at home!

Happy Fourth from Roo!