Happy Birthday Linda

I love these old photos...

It's a wild, wild world...

We spent time at the zoo on Saturday. Izzie and Lauren came with us, we all had a wonderful time.

There were carousal rides,

Playing on the toys...
Camel rides!

Feeding the birds...

A stage show or two...

And don't forget getting eaten by a shark.

We even saw a couple of animals.

It was a good day.

Family Picnic

Jason's family had a reunion today. Nice day, since it was so warm out. Jason had to go early to set up, so the kids and I trailed in around 12:00. His family is an interesting set of characters, so there was an abundance of table dancing, chocolate dipping, and of course lots of food.

The park was beautiful...right on the bay, a big toy for the kids, horseshoes for the adults, and a field for recreation such as baseball. Most of the time, I hung out on the big toy with Kami. The other two disappeared with their cousins, and had a spectacle of a water fight. All in all, I had a wonderful time playing with the kids, and spending time outside.

Next weekend, I am taking 5 kids to the zoo. Lucky me...

Day of Freedom

Happy Independence Day!!

The fourth of July is probably one of my favorite holidays. It is a day to remember why and how we became a free nation. It's not all about fireworks and barbecues, it's about the battle that our ancestors waged to make this a country where those things are possible.

I can't even begin to express how lucky I feel to live in a time and era that allows me to blog, that allows my children to run around crazy, and allows me to make choices, no matter how big or small. And remembering all the people that fought to get me this freedom.

Happy Independence Day!!