Spring Break 09! - Thursday

Today was low key. We went to see our cousin Brady's Texas musical at her school. Then we spent the afternoon with Nanna and Big Daddy. The kids both had a great time. tomorrow we are off the the Rodeo and Daddy is coming with us.

Spring Break 09! - Wednesday

This morning we got up bright and early to be at the zoo when the gates opened at 9 am! Everyone was looking forward to seeing all their favorite animals.

It wouldn't be a trip to the zoo without stopping for a photo op in the Bald Eagle nest.

Lilly and Ethan both love climbing in the Prairie Dog tunnels.

On the carousel, Ethan rode a river otter and Lilly chose to sit on the bench behind us.

This is Lilly's eating snacks at the zoo face!

Ethan is checking out the monkey in the lower left of the photo.

Trapped in the roots - OH NO!

and...it wouldn't be at great trip unless Ethan falls asleep before we even leave the parking lot - this time snuggling his new Okapi.

Spring Break 09! - Tuesday

Today we went to the Houston Museum of Natural Science. Ethan wanted to see the dinosaurs.

He had a blast running from exhibit to exhibit.

This was Lilly's favorite - the smiling turtle!

After we went through all the exhibits, we got a snack and went outside to eat.

Ethan loved the big ball with water flowing over it.

Both kids loved the big fountain out front.

Of course, Ethan fell asleep on the way home snuggling his new pet - the dinosaur hatchling.

Spring Break 09! - Monday

Spring break started today. Lilly chose NASA as the destination of choice for the day. Sam took the day off to come with us and we all had a blast. Of course Ethan fell asleep on the way home with this rocket still in hand.

New Do

Lilly insisted on getting her hair cut like her friends at school - so now we are sporting a new do.

Valentines Day

Ethan has definitely found his new favorite holiday - Valentine's Day! He has also learned a new word (which we now hear nonstop) ... CHOCOLATE!!!

Lilly was busy hoarding her candy and trying to eat it all when we weren't looking.

Elmo's Green Thumb

Last weekend Sam and I took Ethan to see the production of Elmo's Green Thumb at the Reliant Arena. He had an absolute blast! For the first 20 minutes he sat frozen and stared in a daze.

During intermission he got a little crazy holloring for Elmo to come back out onto the stage. We got him a program, t-shirt, and pennant. He immediately wanted to put on his new shirt.

For the rest of the program he stood, jumping up and down, pointing and yelling at the characters.

He is still talking about his trip!