Tuesday, July 31, 2012

James 1st Visit to the Zoo!

Last week Jamo's sister came into to town with her boyfriend Oscar.  So on Saturday we went with them and Mike and Tracy's family to the St. Louis Zoo.  And did you know, that if if you go the first hour the zoo is open that you can get into things for free.  I mean, it's free to get into the zoo, which is awesome, but some of the attractions cost moneys.  So for the first hour you can do the children's petting zoo, Caribbean Cove (stingrays and sharks), and the carousal for free.

So before the summer ended, I wanted to go see the Stingrays.  I didn't get a chance the last couple of years and I've wanted to since they brought the stingrays.  It's pretty cool, they have this little shallow water area the stingrays swim around in circles and you can put your hand it and touch the tops of them.  Although I think the guy next to us must have been grabbing their tails or something cause they hated that dude and would splash like mad.  James and I got pretty wet.  They also have sharks swimming around, you can't touch those though.  And when your done you come out smelling all fishy and covered in salt water.  It's pretty much fantastic.  Also, James loved splashing in the water and trying to attack the stingrays.







The Zoo also has this new sealion exibit.  We've had Sea Lions for years, but they got an upgrade and it's pretty much awesome.  They're exibit is larger and you can now walk through it, in an under water tunnel to watch the seals go by.  It was super awesome!  Of course, since it's new, we had to wait like half an hour to walk through the tunnel, but it was so worth it.  Also, it was cool under and this weather has been so stinkin' hot this summer.  James thought it was cool anyway.
 




So I do believe that our first Zoo adventure with James was a success.  Next time we go, he's going to see the penguins.  I love that exhibit.  And maybe if he's not a wienie about animals we'll take him to the petting zoo.

James' 1st Birthday

My boy turned 1 a month ago.  So I figure I should post some of those photos from the festivities.  It was fun times with family.  And James of course, is spoiled, and we love him.

Birthday breakfast... Banana Pancakes!

Birthday presents he opened on his actual birthday.

We got little cupcakes for his birthday, since would be having a big cake at the party with friends and family.  This is the red velvet cupcake, we also had mini smores cupcakes.

James Sock Monkey cakes.  Sandy did a super awesome job!

The boys hanging out at the party.

Food.  We had a grilled cheese buffet.  And I loved it.

Hanging out at the party.

Some of his many sock monkeys.

He wore is long enought to take this photo.

Me making my grilled cheese.  I think mac n cheese and sloppy joe was involved in this one.

Sandy eating soup, yum.

Balloon fight, as usual.

Unwrapping presesnts!

More presents.  That's a swim diaper, ps.

Cake time.

Eating of his cake.  It was funny to watch.  He's was such a dainty boy.  Probably one of the only time when food is involved.

So Happy Birthday to my dearest not so baby James!

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

My Life Will Be Here Now

Some days you just have to close your Facebook account.  I'm over it for now.

So any and all life events, photos, and general us-ness will be found here.

Also feel free to txt or call.


Cute baby photo now? Ok.

Every time I pull out the camera he tries to eat it.

I can't even describe how cute he is when he's sad.