The Zoo

We went to the zoo today, and it was Brody's first time. We had a great day, saw lots of animals, and had a picnic. We went through the Dino Exhibit first, which Sophie really loved, but Brody didn't appreciate very much. He thought the Dino's were okay to look at from a distance, until they moved or made noises. I actually found out today that Sophie is the real animal lover, and that Brody doesn't care too much. I guess I just assumed the kids would be the same! Even at the petting zoo, Sophie could have stayed there forever. Brody would brsh the goats, then brush his own hair next! I think he actually pet 1 goat with his actual hand, then made a bad face. Overall we had a great time though.


After eating lunch

Brody brushing a goat, then assuming the brush was his!

Sophie was a bit scared when the T-Rex came around. She looks soooo little!

She had a great time with MOST of the Dino's

Don't Let Her Fool You

Sophie and Brody have gotten to an age where they really love to play together! It's fun to watch Sophie sucker Brody into playing a game that she wants to play, and just to hear them laugh hysterically while playing. But today I went out to my car, in the driveway, to see if Sophie had left a toy in there. When I walked out of the door Sophie and Brody were both standing there, as if they were going to wait for me. I was outside for maybe 5 minutes, and when I walked back in only Sophie was standing inside waiting for me. I just assumed that Brody had walked away to go play.....but as I was walking into the living room I saw Sophie open the bathroom door and let Brody out! She had suckered him into going into a pitch black bathroom and then she shut the door! She looks all sweet and innocent, but don't let her fool you!!

Going to "The Farm"

I took the kids to Dewberry Farm this week. We usually go more than once each year, once Fall starts. Being there reminded me just how fast time flies! Last time the family was there, I had Brody in a Baby Bjorn Carrier because he was so little, and Sophie was just a crazy mess running around the farm! Now, a year later, and Brody was out there running around like a crazy man, and Sophie walked around knowing exactly what she wanted to do and see. They had a great time, and Sophie continues to ask every morning, "are we going to the farm?" They each got a "baby" pumpkin, got to feed and see lots of animals, and ran around and played on things for hours! I look forward to going again on a weekend, so that Nick can see how much fun they have.

Sophie on the bridge...I swear I didn't tell her how to pose!

Crawling through the tunnel

Deciding which pumpkin is her favorite

Brody found his pumpkin, after throwing quite a few like baseballs!

We made it out alive!!

I am sorry to say that I have never been to Brazos Bend Park, despite living here my whole life. So, our Mom's Club was going, and I decided that we should just go for it. Even though I had images of Brody wanting out of the stroller, as usual, and wandering off into some alligator den and getting chased and eaten.....just shows how much I know about alligators. Before going, I asked Nick a million times if it was safe for me to take both kids by myself! He thought I was being ridiculous, and just laughed it off. So, we actually went last week and had a GREAT time! We only saw 1 gator while we were on our hike, and he was in the water, far enough away from the kids that I felt safe. We ended the trip with a picnic and some playing. Sophie loved this HUGE tree that we showed her, and kept wanting to get back in it. Sadly, Brody was as usual moving too fast during this trip, so the only picture I have of him is 10 minutes after we got in the car to drive home. Just goes to show how much fun he had there though!

the things I resort to.....

I have been so frustrated lately about my inability to get any decent pictures of my kids. So naturally, now when we go places I rarely bring a camera. We just happen to go to a park the other day, and saw a friend there. She, of course, had her camera....like a good mom! All I could think of while she was getting pictures of her kids, was "I hope she gets a picture or 2 with my kids in them!" She had this professional type camera, and yes...she got some pictures of my kids! Now I keep thinking that maybe if I had a professional kinda camera, then maybe I'd get some decent pics of my kids, or maybe that's wishful thinking. So, in them meantime i guess my plan is to always forget my camera, and hope that someone where we are will get a good pic of my kids.....the things I resort to! Here they are...