Ft. Worth ZOO!!!

Last week Michael was on vacation and we decided to save money and not go on an actual "vacation" this year. We had the best time just hanging out as a family and being together all week. We went swimming at Club Kerby and on Wednesday we took the kids to the Ft. Worth Zoo. This picture was taken right inside the gate right after we got there despite how tired Aubrie looks. I left the house without getting Emma's hat, so we got one there. She looks so big! Ofcourse Aubrie wouldn't look at the camera in any of the pics, so I had to make do with profile shots!
Needless to say I did NOT get fixed up to go to the zoo!
Kaitlyn was so sweet to stay with Aubrie and show her all the animals.


She also was good about trying to get Aubrie to show her face, but no such luck.
Emma was very fascinated as well! Not really, but she did very well!
Look how red her hair looks here. It really isn't at all.

Aubrie's favorite thing was the monkeys.
Where's Aubrie? No need to ask....hiding from the camera.
The flamingos......
were laid back so we thought.....
until one came right over to Kaitlyn and started making a noise! Did you know that they have a sound? I didn't. Love K's face here!
Not too scared to try some Kung Fu!

Emma was being highly entertained at lunch....what could be so funny?

Big sister ofcourse!

It was hot and crowded, but we found a nice little place to cool off in the "Texas" section of the zoo. This was a great area for kids UNDER 48" tall! Michael, Emma, and I sat back and enjoyed being off of our feet while the "big kids" played!
This tunnel led to a cool.....

winding slide, which they did over,

and over,and over again!
Emma did get tired of being in the stroller and the floor was nice and squishy in there, so we let her crawl around for awhile.
"Here I come Momma."
Sweet girl!
This was a little area where the girls could look at this TV screen and see themselves. That was right up those two dancing queens' alley.
Meanwhile Emma started playing her newest game with Daddy - Peekaboo!

They had a carousel ride.
Here they are waiting on the train.
and riding the train...."Say cheese, Aubrie....yeah right!"

We had a great time! I highly recommend this zoo for those who haven't been!

Saturday night, we went out to eat with Mimi & Poppy after a long day at Club Kerby! The girls got all dressed up in their matching shirts and Aubrie actually asked if I would take her picture! I grabbed the camera before she changed her mind!!! This is a new favorite of mine.

On Sunday, Emma wore her matching hat with her sundress. These are favorites too!

I wish I had a baby pic of Kaitlyn at this age to post. This looks just like pictures I've seen of her!
Back at Club Kerby on Monday....I cannot keep Aubrie off of the diving board!
"I'll jump off the diving board, but don't think for a minute that I'll show my face to that camera!"
She had so much fun with her buddy Daniel! Thanks Kari Ann for getting some great shots of the kids!
Afterwards we went down to Gran Gran's house to visit with our new cousin - Leighton. Here is Gran Gran with all three of her great granddaughters.

This is Leighton....I would have NO idea what to think if my little blondies had all that dark hair! She's so cute and sweet!Emma did NOT like the idea of sharing Gran Gran! Back off cousin! Emma, shame on you for making that sweet baby cry!
Aubrie had to hold the new addition ofcourse!
Sweet little smile!

Whatever Gran Gran was saying must have been pretty funny!

While we were ooin' and gooin' over Leighton, Emma decided to entertain herself!

"Let's see how they taste."
"Eeewww, not at all what I expected!"
These kids are wearing me out, but I truly LOVE every minute with them! You stay at home moms never cease to amaze me! You work WAY harder at this job than any other!!!