Zoo Trip

More Spring Break fun! Tuesday was Zoo day. Another fun day for both kids. Drew loved riding around in the wagon. We found out on Monday that the stroller was really too much and we knew that we wouldn't be there long enough to have to worry about Drew needing a nap.

Justin kept up his bravery and touched a Viper. I, however, was not so brave today! I passed on that one. Drew followed after his mother's example (very wisely, if I may say so) and steered clear of the snake. We saw lots of animals and Tom saw the male white lions for the first time. There is still plenty more to see, but we'll save that for another trip.

The Viper & Justin's finger

My Boys

The Elephants, one of Drew's faves

The Rhino, another of Drew's faves

Three Monkeys

Polar Bear on the Prowl

Aquarium Trip

Spring Break! We made plans to do lots of fun things around here during Justin's Spring Break. We started off on Sunday night playing laser tag with Justin. Drew couldn't make that trip, but we made sure he had fun, too. Monday of Spring Break we headed to the aquarium. Tom & I tried to take Justin when he was 3 months old. We were there for about 20 minutes before he lost it. We had to leave. Tom and I haven't been back since.

This trip was much better. Even Drew enjoyed it. Drew found Nemo and Justin was able to pet some sharks. Even I was brave enough to touch the top of a shark as it swam by. Drew wasn't too keen on the sharks, but I think he'd love to go back again sometime.

Drew & Daddy

In the Frog Bog

Petting a Shark

A Trip to the Castle

Our local toy store has a great castle inside and every year they send you a key for your birthday. Once you open the door with your key, you get to go inside a pick out a present. Even I got to do this as a kid. It doesn't seem quite so great now, but the kids seems to think so. Anyway, it has come up on Justin's turn for this year. We took him to pick out his gift and, of course, Drew wanted to go in too --- but just to help Justin, no doubt. Since the store is in the process of clearing out its retail area the nice girl who let Justin in said that Drew could pick something out as well. How great! Justin picked out a foam toy to play with outside and Drew picked a two-pack of trucks.

Ready! Set!

Go!

Yea!

The kids were excited, but Justin's excitement didn't last. Once we got home, Drew somehow got a hold of Justin's toy and ripped off the orange wings and separated the purple tail from the yellow body of his toy so he never even got to play with it. Eventually (maybe), he'll learn to put his things where his brother can't get them! We'll see!

Visiting Our Heroes

Justin's Cub Scout den went to visit our local police station and firehouse. He really thinks he's a cool dude!

Justin & his Den with the Fireman