Our Trip To The Zoo

On Saturday we woke up and headed to the San Antonio Zoo.  We had a wonderful time!  It looked very dreary out.  It turned out to be great though.  It wasn't too hot or too cold.  It was just right!  The kids absolutely loved seeing all the animals.  Bailee was so funny.  Daddy and I were both surprised at how animated she was when she would see the animals.  At one point..... we were able to go into this bird area where you hold cups of nectar and feed the birds.  At first it didn't seem as though the birds were hungry.  My observant husband, watched the zoo employee and how he held his nectar cup and before we 

it, Justin had a bird on his hand, then it moved to his shoulder, and then finally his head.  I would totally be lying if I said I didn't pray that the darn bird would poo on his head.  It did bite daddy though, when Justin tried to get him off.  It was pretty darn funny.  I haven't seen Justin laugh like that in a while.  It was great to see him carefree and enjoying the family time.

What a great Christmas break!

Christmas break officially ends Sunday.  Back to going to bed early, getting up early, and heading off to school.  Monday is coming quick!  I have enjoyed this Christmas break so very much!  Justin has made it a point to be home more often and I am so thankful for that.  We have really enjoyed our family time together.  I find myself thinking..... yeah, I could get used to being a stay at home mom.  I hear that it is suppose to be cold and wet Monday morning.  I am NOT looking forward to getting out in that kind of weather.  I find myself counting the days.... How many more mornings of sleeping in till 8:00 or so, do I have left?  

Bailee is changing everyday.  She is talking more and more.  She has been saying "moe" a lot lately and it wasn't until last night that found out it isn't more she is saying, it is no..... but comes out as "moe".  I was trying to get her out of the bathtub last night and when I asked her if she was ready to get out......  she shook her head and said "moe".  It was too funny. The differences between boys and girls amazes me.  It is so evident at such an early age.  Everything Bailee picks up, she makes into a phone.  It is so funny because when Brayden was her age, he made everything a car...... or yes..... a gun..... 

Brayden misses school but I know he has really enjoyed the family time.  He is doing so good. He is really trying to test the waters with his mouth though, if you know what I mean.  

Last night for New Year's we were invited over for dinner at a friend's house.  We had a great time with them.  We were home by 10:00.  Justin and I both wanted to be home well before the inebriated drivers were on the road.  We celebrated in the best way possible.... we all changed into our jammies and climbed into mommy and daddy's bed.  It was so wonderful.  We all snuggled and wrestled and had the best time.  I looked over at Justin and said...... this is the best way to bring in the New Year, and he agreed.  Of course, none of us saw the new year in. We were in a deep slumber by midnight. 

I can't wait!  Tomorrow we are off to the zoo!  I will post those adventures soon!  

This and That....

The boys returned from their hunting trip Sunday morning.  They had a GREAT time together. Justin is planning on going ALONE to the deer lease.  He couldn't get over the patience it takes to take a 5 year old hunting.... ha ha ha... that's a taste of the old medicine for him....

Also, Sunday morning my dear friend Julie, and her son Dawson came to visit.  They live in Miles, Texas which is just outside of San Angelo.  They stayed with us for the day and evening.  Dawson had a doctors appointment in San Antonio today.  He is doing wonderful and gaining weight.  It is unreal to see how mobile he is.  He rolls to exactly where he wants to go.  

Bailee was so funny with Awesome Dawson.  She constantly wanted to touch him and love on him.  It was funny to see how she was trying to mother him, even though she is a young'n herself.

Pumpkin Carving

Last night we did continued our tradition of carving our pumpkin for Halloween.  Brayden and I thought we would try something different and get one of those kits with the tools and the pattern you tape to the pumpkin.  H.E.B. had these great Winnie the Pooh patterns and tools in one kit. 

It took us a while to agree on what pattern to use.  Brayden insisted on Tigger, but he looked a little too difficult.  After looking through the patterns, we chose none other than Pooh.  

It was an interesting experience to say the least!  Those little tools make the whole experience so much better!  This was the first year our pumpkin top didn't fall through!  We are making big progress each year!  

Bailee just watched and wanted no part of the goo.  Brayden loved getting all the goo out and preparing the pumpkin to be carved.  When it came to carving time.....  Brayden insisted on doing the carving.  Of course, that was not an option and boy did he let me know how upset he was!  After the tears, he decided he could handle not getting to carve until many years from now!  We all were not sure if this would turn out!  I don't think we did too bad for our first time!  What do you think?