Zoo and Fireworks

2 more cherry tomatoes! Homegrown are so delicious!
Update on Turtle: We still have the turtle and it seems to be doing well. Kaitlynn isn't as interested as she was when we first got him, though.

Friday, Dave and MawMaw were both off of work. We decided to spend the day at the Zoo. Apparently everyone decided to do the same thing. The parking lots and the surrounding streets were full. I have never seen it that busy.

We viewed the tortoises near the Herpetarium and then went through River's Edge. Of course this was after stopping at a gift shop and MawMaw buying Kaitlynn a bag of rocks.

After River's Edge, we at lunch and went to the other gift shop. MawMaw bought Kaitlynn a momma penguin and a baby penguin. Kaitlynn was in love!

Waiting in line to board the train.

Kaitlynn got to say "All Aboard" over the speaker.

Kaitlynn loves riding the train.

Watching the bears getting fed.

Penguin Cove

Kaitlynn likes to watch the puffins, even more than the penguins.

Riding the carousel, not once

not twice,

but three times. We were so excited because the first 2 times, she decided to ride the lion. The third time she was tired and wanted to sit on the bench.

This chimp was laying in the tree, all spread out.

We watched and listened to the band (Kim Massie) playing at Jungle Boogie. Kaitlynn colored a gorilla picture for Dave and me and then one for MawMaw.
This is how Kaitlynn eats Pringles - A Pringles Sandwich!

"Stealing" some mulch

Playing in the drinking fountain

We had such a great time at the Zoo.

Later that evening, we went to a cousin's house to watch fireworks. We had a nice time catching up and watching the display.

New Tricycle, New Baby, Grant's Farm Oh My

Sunday we had a busy day planned. But you know how that goes...

Kaitlynn, MawMaw and I met MawMaw Tommie for dinner.
MawMaw Tommie bought Kaitlynn a Radio Flyer tricycle. We couldn't believe it, but Kaitlynn was pedaling it as soon as she sat on it. As soon as I got the camera out, she stopped pedaling and put her feet on the ground. I think this is the best gift she has ever received. She held onto it while driving home. She even wanted to sleep with it, but we talked her out of it.

Monday we went to MawMaw's house. Kaitlynn loves her new baby that MawMaw bought her on Saturday.

Kaitlynn slept through dinner, so we took her to McDonald's to eat dinner and play since we were out and about. Plus she loves the Ice Age toys in the Happy Meals.

Tomato from our garden!

Tuesday Kaitlynn, Olivia and I met some friends at Grant's Farm.

Kaitlynn, Bailey, McKenzie and Addison had a good time together.

Kaitlynn, Olivia and I rode the carousel. I couldn't wait for the ride to be over. I just can't take spinning around like that. It didn't bother Kaitlynn or Olivia, though. In fact, Kaitlynn wanted to go again.

Tomato Plants

Our tomato plants are really coming along. We are so excited!

I have to say, Dave has been doing such an excellent job with them. Kaitlynn and I do water them, but he has really been taking care of them and doing everything else.

New Addition

Dave and I got Kaitlynn a turtle. We weren't sure if she would really be interested in the turtle or not. We weren't sure if she would like it or be afraid of it. Well she absolutely loves it. She named the turtle Turtle.

Monday morning she couldn't wait to check on Turtle. She is not afraid to touch it or pick it up either.

I told Kaitlynn that we should take Turtle outside for a bit. She knelt down and asked Turtle if it wanted to go outside. She informed me that Turtle wanted to go. So we took Turtle outside to get some sun and "exercise". Kaitlynn loved it! When we came in she said "Oh, thank you momma!"

She also enjoyed watering the tomato plants. She is such a good helper.

She is really taking care of the turtle. For now we are keeping it in a box. She changes the box, gives Turtle fresh lettuce and carrots everyday and puts water in it's bowl. She is so responsible! I guess she is a typical first born.

So Exciting

Yeah, the tomato plants are growing! Can't wait to eat some home-grown ones.

Water Play

Thursday May 21st Kaitlynn and I went to my mom's. Kaitlynn cracked me up while I was getting ready. While I was putting on my make up, she said "Good job mommy". Then, I guess she got bored watching me or tired of waiting for me, so she went into her room and started trying on shoes and modeling them for me. She liked her sandals and rain boots the best.

Friday the 22nd, Kaitlynn and I played outside. I got the hose out to water the flowers and tomato plants. Then this happened -

Watering the flowers and plants

Playing in the Elmo sprinkler