Kristen, Tiffanie, and I ( my two good friends here) took the kids to the Memphis Zoo on Friday. We had a really good time despite the fact that it was "elementary field trip day." Here are a few things I learned that day at the zoo.....
Baseball has been going really well. Carson is so athletic. It just amazes me. He's pulling doubles, triples, catching balls straight lined to him, hitting every time he's up, and he's always "baseball ready." Dave has been the head coach and he's doing really well. I know he gets pretty frustrated when they loose and tends to blame it all on himself (cusses, hits things, pouts,...kidding, kind of!) but I think he does a great job. Dave loves the game of baseball and it definitely has been passed down to Carson. We're excited to see how the rest of the season goes. 
Yesterday was the second time since we've lived here that the bee keepers have paid our neighbors a visit. Beehives totally gross me out, but I'm amazed at how these guys work in these swarms with such grace. Do you think deep down in they're a little freaked out. Maybe not. Have you seen that episode on Dirtiest Jobs about the bees????? Crazy!
Aren't these so cute? My mother in law MaryAnn sent these to the girl's. They loved them. I thought this was such a cute idea. So for all of you sewers, here's a new idea for you. Thanks MaryAnn my kids love the packages.
Ryleigh was a little superstar. She got right up with no complaints and started riding. I thought she would be nervous because she's my timid child, but I was proven wrong. She loved it. Don't you love those goldilocks popping out of her helmet. She definitely adds style to horseback riding.
Keeping Busy!
We're baaack!!!! We had a really good time in Orlando (despite the weather). Our kids had a wonderful time and that's exactly what we had hoped for. This vacation was something we've wanted to do for a while now and with it being my 30th I decided it was perfect timing and a perfect bday gift. This was Carson's first year where he was tall enough to ride every single roller coaster. He loves it. That boy has no fears. Cara was smiling and full of drama as she always is. My favorite part of our trip was when she saw the Disney Princesses. My heart just melted. She loved them and hugged them and could not keep her eyes off of them. Very precious! As always Ryleigh enjoyed the food, (like her mother) and the fun cups filled with carbonated drinks (like her mother). She was a trooper. There were times where she stood in line and wasn't even rewarded with a ride at the end. She did really good. We were also lucky enough to be joined by our friends Brandon and Amy Smith and their kids. It was fun to have other kids around for my kids to play with and adults to hang out with and talk to at night. Thanks Brandon and Amy for joining us. All in all it was a wonderful trip and we're hoping to do it again next year.
