Zoo Adventure

While in North Caroline we decided to take Christian to the zoo. Although it was a long drive to get there, it was definetly worth it! The zoo was one of the nicest I've been to. Supposedly it is one of the best in the nation and I think the zoo that has the biggest natural habitats. Everything was so open and natural. The down side to that was that it was a lot of walking and a lot of hills!!!!! Christian didn't mind because he was in his stroller for most of the walking parts. Christian was so excited to see all of the animals and he had lots of fun! Here are some pictures from our Zoo adventure.

Christian and Daddy on the bridge that leads to the zoo. Christian is about to start his zoo adventure. This zoo is so big that they have it broken up into Africa and North American continents with a bus that takes you in between the two places. Here is Christian and Daddy at the entrance to Africa. You can see the giraffes in the background, they were one of the first animals we saw and one of Christian's favorite animals. At this zoo they kept the giraffes, zebras, and ostriches all together.Christian playing in the tunnels at the zoo Kid ZoneChristian and Daddy with the elephantsWe got really lucky and were able to see the elephant play in the water and it was so close to us that we kept thinking he would spray water on us! This was my favorite thing we saw all day and I know Christian loved it because he kept asking for "more" while signing "elephant and water"

Christian watching as the bobcats roam around It was nice to see all the animals in such a natural environment and with so much spaceChristian takes time out to pose with the monkeys:) This gorilla was camera shy and kept hiding its face but that made him looking even cuter!Christian loved the gorillas and kept asking for "more" Christian loved looking at the Sea lions swimming so close to himThe flamingos or "mingos" as Christian calls them Daddy giving Christian a better look at the "mingos"

My two boys had a lot of fun at the zoo

Badin Lake

Sorry it's been so long since everyone has had an update on Christian but work has been crazy! Thank goodness summer is finally here!!!!! A lot has happened since the last update but we're going to just fast forward to Christian's latest adventure. We just spent a week at Lake Badin in North Carolina with a lot of Christian's family. His Mimi and Papa were there along with his great grandma, aunts and some cousins. He had a blast playing with his cousins, splashing in the pool, riding in the boat, swimming in the lake and even getting pulled on an intertube by the boat! He woke up every morning saying "go outside" and "boat"! I'm sure he can't wait to get back to the lake next year. Here are some pictures of the trip.

The great lake house that we got to stay at during our vacation I'm gonna miss that lake view! What little boy wouldn't want to touch a slimy fish?!

Christian ready to hit the waters! Christian not too happy with his life vest! He called it the "owww" Christian and Daddy enjoying the cool breeze while on a boat rideDaddy testing out the waters for Christian Christian and Daddy preparing for their intertube ride, Papa promised he wouldn't drive the boat too fast:) And they're off!!!! Just a year and a half and Christian is already braver than his mama!! Although I did try it once before the week was out:) This is Daddy's cousin Rende and her girls Suzanna and Sutton. Christian loved meeting his cousins and playing with them all week Christian's not the only one enjoying the boat! Christian's Great Grandma and cousin Rende with her beautiful baby Molly taking in some sun on the boat Christian takes some time out to swim in the lake Even when we weren't on the boat Christian found plenty of fun things to do!Thanks Papa for setting up the great pool!!! I think this was Christian's favorite part! Christian loves his cousin Suzanna or "Nana"as he calls herChristian and "Nana" staying cool in the house by coloring togetherChristian thinks he's one of the big kids as he hangs out with them

The Egg Hunt

Last week our playgroup had an Easter party for the kids. Christian got to experience his first Easter egg hunt. Although he didn't quite get the concept of gathering eggs in his basket, he had a lot of fun. Here are some of the pictures from that day.

Christian enjoying his Easter party meal Christian's Easter basket, that was made by some of the playgroup momsAnd the hunt begins! Christian liked to open his eggs, check them, and then throw them back down! Christian is trying to figure out what's in the egg After the egg hunt Christian got to have more fun!!! Christian and Brayden taking a wagon ride Boys will be boys!!!

Tot Spot

Over spring break the Children's museum re-opened its ''Tot Spot". It's bigger and has a lot of new toys and activities. We took Christian to check it out and met up with his friend Kaleb. Although we weren't there very long, Christian still had a good time.

Christian's favorite thing was the dishes in the little hosue...I bet Daddy loved that!...LolOn the road againChristian and Kaleb try out all the cool new toys Peek A Boo! The boys loved getting in and out of the ball pitI see you! There was a really cool ball drop that Christian liked Out on the terrace there were tricycles for the kids to ride