Animals with the girlies

Animals seems to be the theme for the last two weeks. Thursday we went to the zoo and last week to the farm.

We made a day trip to the zoo with Brooks and Ellie. It was the perfect weather and such a fun day. How fun to experience the zoo through the eyes of 2 (and almost 2) year-olds! We have definitely gotten our money's worth out of our membership there. The HUGE male gorilla came up close and gave us quite a show by rolling around, yawning (yikes - those teeth!), and stretching just on the other side of the glass from us. Hannah was constantly labeling the Mommies, Daddies, and Babies of each animal. Also a hit was the ride on the zoo tram (aka choo choo).

Last week we went to one of our favorite annual events - Farm Days hosted at NCSU. All the spring baby animals are on display - baby chicks, bunnies, colts, calves, lambs, piglets, etc. And, free NCSU ice cream! Unfortunately, word has gotten out about this event and it was super packed. Hannah and I met up with Christy and her girls, Emily and Kate. So fun to see them! Not sure what Hannah enjoyed more - the farm or the picnic lunch at the playground with Emily and Kate!

Hannah saying "Cuuuute!" She loved the baby chicks.

Melts my heart!

Daddy Playdate

Last Saturday, Daddy took Jackson and Hannah to the park with our buddies Mr. Kevin, Elizabeth, and Jacob. They attempted to fish, fed the ducks, played on the playground, strolled the greenway, and had a blast together!

Oh, the sassiness

We have some new Hannah-isms to share with you:

She will hold up a hand to us and say, "I'll be right back".

Already she wants to pick out her own clothes, own socks, own shoes, own hair bow. I hear, "No, Mommy. I DO IT". And yes, we've had some interesting wardrobe choices - pink shirt, jeans, brown socks, rain boots, and bright green bow! Lately she wants to wear her sassy pink heart rain boots everywhere and ALL THE TIME.

She loves to pray to "G-Z" (Jesus). Often it is just, "Thank you, G-Z. [insert weird babble words] Aaaaahhmen". It's a start! :) She's almost got the words down for "Yes, Jesus (G-Z) Loves Me".

Hannah loves to come up and ask me a bazillion times a day "Whatcha dooooo-ing?". I always turn the question back around to her. Her response is always "Ummm...[insert weird babble]. Ok, Bye".

Name game. She will just ramble off the names of people she knows. And she often asks about the whereabouts of family members and friends - "Daddy is sweeping [sleeping]? Daddy at werk? Jackson school? Mimi and Pete is all gone? Rees at house?".

All things come in families. She named the Mommy, Daddy and Baby polka dots on her jammies. The ducks at the park are also labeled a Mommy, a Daddy, and a baby.


Thank you for the smiles, little one!

Grandparent visit

Mimi and Granddaddy Pete came for a visit last weekend.  We were beyond excited to see them!  The weekend was jam-packed with activity - boys went golfing, girls went shopping, eating out, playing at the park and in the backyard, watching the Carolina v. Duke game (yay heels!!!), and did some projects around the house.  We painted 4 outdoor light fixtures (bye bye brassy ugliness, hello bronze beauties!) and planted a new flower bed. I'm sure they were glad to be back home just to catch some rest!  We sure appreciate your help!

Had to snap some shots of my 'lil Tarheels.  Hannah now says "Go Heels!"  :)