Style all her own

Isabelle is such a fun girl. She is really creative and likes to do things her own way. Here she is sporting the "Double-Sunglasses" look This is my favortie of her dress up costumes. It is actually a rainbow tu-tu from her dance recital with a feather boa wrapped around it and worn as a hat. I love that girl.

Zoo

We went to the NC Zoo last week. (on August 8th) HOLY COW it is a giant zoo! And it is built on a hill. (the center of the zoo being the top of the hill) We did SOOOO much walking. (mostly uphill) we have all been tired ever since. (three days later). It was a funny trip. it is a two hour drive to get there, but it took us three because we had to stop SO MANY TIMES! you would think a four year old could go at least an hour before needing a restroom, but not ours! Also we needed to stop at the gas station, a grocery store, and to feed the baby. It was rather rediculous. when we finally got to the zoo we had a great time. (the drive really wasn't too bad either bedcause we are so silly.)

I took lots of pictures. I'll post some.

One of the first exhibits we went to was the elephants and Isabelle loved it! While we were standing there watching the closest one she said "I can't believe I saw a really real elephant!"Isabelle and a rhino.

Matt taught Savannah how to read a map and she was our navigator.

Savannah decided she is too big for the stroller!

Adam did not appreciate the zoo very much. It was hot and he was cranky. In the hottest part of the day we went to the air-conditioned puffin exhibit where I wrapped him in his blanket and rocked him to sleep. Then he and I rested there for 2 hours while matt and the girls went to see more animals. (for me it was the most relaxing part of the day!)

We had a great trip and lots of fun. We bought annual passes that also include all of the NC aquariums and some other things. So we'll be visiting other things soon.

Adam

Just had to post some pictures of my sweet son. Gotta Run

7 weeks old

Funny stuff from an email... (only includes my favorites)

OXYMORONS

1. Is it good if a vacuum cleaner really sucks?

2. Why is the third hand on a watch called the second hand?

3. If a word is misspelled in the dictionary, how would we ever know?

5. Why do we say something is out of whack? What is a whack?

6. Why does "slow down" and "slow up" mean the same thing?

7. Why does "fat chance" and "slim chance" mean the same thing?

8. Why do "tug boats" push their barges?

9. Why do we sing "take me out the ball game" when we are already there?

10. Why are they called "stands" when they are made for sitting?

13. Why are "wise man" and "wise guy" opposites?

15. Why isn't "phonics" spelled the way it sounds?

18. If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?

19. If you are cross-eyed and have dislexia, can you read all right?

20. Why is "bra" singular and "panties" plural?

22. Why do we put suits in a garment bag and garments in a suitcase?

23.How come abbreviated is such a long word?

24. why do we wash bath towels? Aren't we clean when we use them?

Welcome newcomers. i'm finally inviting people to join my blog, because i'm more likely to blog than join face book! (So Quit asking!) If you know anyone else who might be interested let me know. T

Camping

We went camping last weekend to Kerr Lake on the NC VA border. It was beautiful. We camped right on the shore of the lake. It rained at first, but just before sunset it stopped and the most beautiful rainbow appeared. We were there with several families from our ward (it was a ward campout) and we all enjoyed ourselves. Saturday morning was beautiful. We took the kayaks out on the lake and Matt took all the kids swimming. There were 10 little girls who had a lot of fun playing together and climbing trees. Adam was such a good baby. He slept pretty good. (although Matt and i didn't because Adam is a bit of a restless sleeper. he grunted all night) But he cried very little and there were plenty of hands to hold him. All in all we were very glad we went and had a great time!
Savannah and Isabelle ready to swim. Isabelle is not crying, just making a funny face. She is a tease!

Savannah, Isabelle, and Katherine climbing trees

Lettuce, Watermelon, and Tomatos

Matt's garden is awesome!

We have tomatos (cherry, and beefsteak), watermelon, cantelope, raspberries, blackberries, and lettuce.

We just "fall planted" peas and broccoli. We are having such fun. this is our first sucessful garden. would anyone like a cantelope? we have 5 in our fridge!

Adam and Isabelle

Isabelle loves her brother. She sings to him when he cries. We have such awesome kids.

Grandma-cita

Grandma-cita had an overnight in Raleigh, so she and Adam got to meet.

Matt and Mini-Matt

How do all my kids look so much like their dad?