Spring is here!!

And what a better way to usher in spring than a day at the Zoo!  

 

We were able to see some of the new exhibits.  This year they have added bats and a wart hog.

The bats just hung in the corner and slept.  But this warthog just stood at the window and let people take it's picture.  Extremely ugly little thing, but Molly didn't seem to mind.  It was also nice to visit some of our favorites again.  Sharks are always fun.  And since we went later in the afternoon, we saw the Cheetah's and also the elephants pretty close.  Here's Madelyn with some rhinos.

 

 We also got to admire some of the new spring flowers already in bloom.  It was a fun day!!

Zoo Boo

Today, the children and I ventured out to Zoo Boo.  The weather was a little brisk, but since it was sunny and there was no wind, it really wasn't too bad.  We started off in the bounce house, did some pumpkin bowling and a hay maze.  Then we went on a haunted train ride and finally did some trick or treating. I have to say...I am so proud of their costumes!  They all look adorable.  David wanted to be Spiderman this year.  Thank you to Heather and J.J. for letting us borrow his costume.  You made one boy very happy and he told everyone we saw that he was the "real" Spiderman. 

Madelyn wanted to be a mermaid.  After some looking, I found this one on buycostumes.com for $8.50 with shipping!  What a deal!!  And so adorable.

And as for Molly, I found her butterfly costume at The Children's Place for $11.00.  Is she not the cutest butterfly you've ever seen?!  (Please ignore the bib in this next one.  Girl needs to cut more teeth quick and stop drooling all over!!)

Molly did wonderful as usual.  She did not fuss one time, was full of smiles, and of course got lots of attention.  Towards the end of the evening it was starting to get a little cold and she wanted a nap.  I think the look in the next picture says it all!

After Zoo Boo, we met Josh, Elisa and Gavin at Chick-fil-A then headed to Westside Retirement Village to do some trick or treating and visit Mr. Bartle.  They even had a haunted house that was a lot of fun.  Madelyn wasn't too sure at first, and eventually was OK.  David on the other hand had a blast and wanted to go again!  Boy after my own heart.  Daniel and I both love haunted houses.  We've hit some scary ones, especially up in Wisconsin.  In fact, it's been awhile since we've been to one, so we may have to track one down next year.  :) 
Tomorrow on the agenda holds some fun too.  Pumpkin carving and passing out candy.  Then some more trick or treating on Sunday.  I just love this time of year!!

A day out with Mom

Today David and I took the girls to Aunt Heidi's house and headed out by ourselves. We started with breakfast at McDonald's, then off to the zoo. A train ride was a must.


Here's David up close and personal with a seal.


Time to pet the sharks!!


We ended our day with lunch at Chipotle' and running a few errands. I enjoyed the time I got to spend with just my boy. Love him!!