Vegas!

Surprise trip!

Mike just surprised me with a trip to Vegas for the weekend! I can't believe it, I'm still in shock. We were suppose to go to a wedding in Arkansas but plans fell through and our parents were already watching the kids so Mike didn't want to waste a time to relax so to quote him "Go big or go Home" Well I am looking forward to it! We will never forget our first getaway as parents! :)

Helping me pack! 

Swimming

First swim trip of the season! Leo started out with a swimsuit but for some reason the second it got wet he stripped down to his diaper saying "don't want it" and it took alot of work to keep his diaper on after that so  he sure is one of kind! He must have thought he was taking a big bath. I love this pool we went to because they actually let you bring in toys for your kids to play with, which will be a life saver for Leo this summer! He had so much fun, now Lily on the other hand...she despised the cold water! She wouldn't have anything to do with it. We will have to slowly expose her to cold water but I am sure by next summer she will become a little fish. 

He absolutely loved the fountains! 

"come on Mommy, come on" -Leo

Cheeto break! 

She liked sunbathing but she did inherit my fair skin so she must have her hat! 

Can't wait to go back!

Fireworks!

Riverfest started last night so we took  the kids down to watch the fireworks! Leo enjoyed them last year so I was praying for the same excitement this year! He was afraid exactly but he didn't care for them much either..at the end he clapped and said "yey!" but I think that was because he knew it was time to go home! I am hoping it was because it was a little chilly last night and next month for the 4th he shows more excitement, at least he didn't cry!

Lily could seriously have cared less for them, she slept during the entire show. Again ,thankful for no crying/scared kids!

Watching the boys being silly!

Dancing to the "moosic" before the fireworks

Leo was cold! 

Mike was joking on the way back to the car as we were behind a bunch of teenagers saying "don't you miss those days" as he is pushing our double stroller, I can honestly say no! I had fun when we were in highschool/college but I am so happy with where we are now. life it good even if it is a little hectic at times.

Sunglasses

Sunglasses our Leo's newest thing, He puts on his glasses and still says "too cool" gotta love it! 

Ready to go Mom!

Mr. Helpful

Leo woke up with Mike's alarm the other morning and I wasn't quite fast enough for him because I was still in my room feeding Lily, This is what I found him doing in the kitchen when I was done....

Big Boy!

Even cleaning the counters! 

Tanganyika

Friday we took a trip to the wildlife park and this time we were able to go with My Aunt Gina my Cousin Bridget and her girls. Leo had a blast following Haley around! He was  a little more adventuresome with feeding the animals this time. 

Here he was feeding the Giraffe "come here giraffe, come here" and then he would throw the lettuce at the animal not realizing he actually had to get close to that long tongue! 

The birds hadn't been eating for a few days but it didn't take long for Leo to warm up to them!

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He loved it!

They thought the red panda was "so cute"

The goats were H-U-N-G-R-Y

We went first thing in the morning so all the animals were super friendly and I'm sure starving! The bunnies were cute but poor Tess almost got attacked by the turtles! We took a camel ride (Leo's 2nd time now!) and were greeted my over friendly Lemurs ready for their craisins! 

It's hard work!

I'm afraid that when we go the zoo Leo is going to expect as much action as he gets here! 

Mama and baby

Growing So Fast

I took this picture of Leo the other day when he was finishing up his lunch, look how grown up he is! I had to do a double take at the photo. He is growing so fast, changing every day. I can't keep up with the little man!

Leo's World

• He is very big on singing "Happy Birthday" right now.
• He loves to count 1-10 and then scream "yey!"
• He absolutly refuses to have diaper/clothes on while in the house, what can I say he enjoys being naked I guess.
• chocolate milk solves everything!
• 'I do it" or "I got it" is heard from Him a million times daily.
• A "show" and popcorn are needed nightly before bed. Mommy's habits are rubbing off on him...
• He bites his nails
• He loves giving "big hugs"
• When he poops he must "see it" after taking the diaper off. and he usually yells "Big Poop!"
• He has a mouthful of teeth!
• He keeps me busy every minute of the waking day but I wouldn't change it for the world! 

Photo Shoot

Here are some of Lily's 9 month photos! 

more to come!

Terrible Two's, no joke!

In Leo's lifetime we have gone to the store hundreds of times and in my mind some of them weren't worth the trip but last night was my true test! We went to the grocery store just the two of us (which I thought was going to be easy) and he was A-W-F-U-:L the worst he has ever been! Screaming, kicking, I literally had to hold him down in the cart with all my might! A employee thought I was kidnapping the boy. Well as I was strolling around throwing our necessities in the cart contemplating if I should just run out he finally somewhat calmed down I got him a chicken strip dinner with a chocolate milk and the my Leo was back! Who know a little food in his tummy would solve the worlds problems. After that it was an enjoyable experience spending 1 on 1 time with him but I sure had to work for it! 

If I could only get the surveillance video so I could show him when he is older...