Lowry Park Zoo

Grammie and I took the girls to Lowry Park Zoo on Thursday. We had a great time. There is so much to do there! We never imagined we would stay there from open (930) until close (500)! Both girls were so good and had a fun day. Here are some pictures... it was hard to choose which to post!

The Flume ride- this was one of Isabella's favorites- she and I went two times. The penguins were very cute to watch

Addison's first "ride"! She loved the merry-go-round. We went on 3 times throughout the day!

The tiger roller coaster was another of Isabella's favorite rides. This was her first roller coaster! We sat in the very front the first time, and the very back the second time.

The water play area was much needed to cool off from the warm morning.

The petting zoo was a huge hit with both girls. We first got to feed the goats from outside the fence, then went inside with them and were able to pet them and hug them as you'll see Addison did below. She thought it was so funny when they licked her hand to eat their food.

Took a picture of the horse for Daddy :-) We watch the horsies race together!

Getting ready for the Safari Ride!

Lunchtime!

Do you think the mac and cheese is good? Look at these two faces!

So neat to feed the birds

Addison kept trying, but they wouldn't sit on her arm.

Riding a CAMEL!

All Aboard! Addison and Isabella were the train conductors!!

What Happens in Vegas...

Aaron and I went on a vacation to Vegas! We had an awesome time. Here is a link to all of our pictures. We stayed at the newest Resort/Casino... Aria. It was beautiful.

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Addison went on her own vacation with Grammie, Papa and Isabella. I will post some pictures from their vacation soon. We're so happy to be home with her. Although we had a great time spending time together we sure missed her.

Our Weekend

Addison painted with watercolors for the first time!

On Saturday morning we helped friends who work for Barefoot Wine do a beach clean-up on Siesta Key. It was a beautiful morning and we had a great time at the Daiquiri Deck for the after party.
Silly Christian and Daddy

Reading a book in her chair waiting for friends to come over for drinks and snacks before dinner out.

Saying "NO" to Mommy because she didn't want her picture taken.

A fun dinner with great friends. The service was very slow- took 2 hours!

I happened to have a balloon in my purse from the nice Publix bagger. We blew it up and that occupied her while we waited for our slow waitress to bring our bill. Addison had a long day cleaning up the beach and it was past her bedtime for dinner.

Christian and Addison playing catch after dinner.

Looking for the moon.

There it is!

We're home!

Finishing her drink before bedtime.

Playing with her lunch on Sunday.

She thought she was so clever!

Watching The Little Mermaid after going swimming and an early bath! Her first movie at our house- she only lasted about 30 mins.