So cool that this lion was right up against the glass!
Friday, July 5, 2013
Zoo Time
I felt just ambitious enough on Tuesday to go to the zoo with both kids for the first time ever. The Lord was merciful and the morning was fabulous. Both of my kiddos did so well! I rarely ever carry cash on me so Lily was disappointed when I had to break it to her that we wouldn't be able to ride the carousel. A mom standing nearby offered to take Lily on a ride along with her little boy while I stayed with Silas and her 6 week old. It worked out perfect. God provides in even the smallest of situations! :)
We Love Parks!
There are some great parks here in Ankeny. One of our favorites is Dean Park, which includes a splash pad. The other night Lily decided she'd have some fun in the water, fully clothed. I love to watch her run wild and free, just enjoying her childhood.
The Wykle Resort
Last week we headed over to our friends' place in Huxley. They have a big pool and it was Lily's first time swimming in water that was deep enough she needed arm floaties. True to her ways, she was ready to be done about 10 minutes after we got in but it was fun while it lasted! The Wykles are due to welcome their 4th child into the world next week and we can't wait to celebrate with them!
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
Silas As of Late
Here are a few favorites of Silas recently.
No, we don't have him wearing a necklace just for the heck of it. It's an amber teething necklace which has been working wonders. That really deserves a post of its own!
This little mister is not full-on crawling yet but still manages to get into everything by army crawling around.
Major score at Salvation Army...an exersaucer for $2!!!
Constant Disarray
Yep, that's the state of our home most days. And the other day, I just looked at my surroundings and started laughing. Because really, what else can you do? I even snapped a couple shots so you could get in on the nitty gritty reality too. I loved a quote one of our pastors said a couple weeks ago in regards to parenting young children - "Picking up your house when you have young children is like shoveling while it's still snowing." HA - couldn't be more true! And ya know, I think someday when our home is quiet and clean and still, I will miss the sound of those shrill giggles and screams. So, I'll look back at these photos and remember that the piles and messes were all worth it.
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