Sunday, August 1, 2010

Jackson Zoo and Waterpark

Since Daddy starts his new job tomorrow, we tried to plan fun activities together last week during his last few days home. Yes, we still have a few boxes laying around, but we ignored them and just had fun!



We braved the Jackson zoo in the heat this past week. Our favorite part was probably playing in the mist sprayers throughout the park as it was so hot. The girls got drenched and had a ball!



Cave cousins, Alex and Amber



Loving the carousel



David was a little skeptical about riding the frog.



I thought this was a rare shot as I don't see pics of giraffes sitting down much.



the elephants were so close



Families who ride the zoo train together stay together.



Alex and Amber were so cute together on the train.



David LOVED the train ride and loved sitting in his own seat between mommy and daddy.



I love my babies!!! And yes, Alex will always be my baby, too, even though she is almost 3 and demands to be called a big girl.



Also last week, we braved the Grand Paradise Waterpark in Collins, MS just over an hour from us. Whoa...this was a hot day. We had a blast, but mommy ended up with heat exhaustion that night and in bed by 6:15 pm not wanting to eat. Thankfully, I'm much better now!



Just like sis, David could not get enough of the slides. He relentlessly wanted to go again and again....no wonder mommy was so tired and not making time to drink enough. Thanks Mimi for helping catch the babies with us :)



Alex loves cousin Hunter who had a blast with Chris speeding down the big slides.



excuse the wedgey...ha! Yes, Alex decided to climb up leaving Anna Cate no choice but to crash into her.



Anna Cate thought that was fun and wanted more!



Alex and Amber loved holding hands down the slides.







Blowing his hot grits and eating messy style



Sophisticating his eating style...David demanded that he eat the whole bowl of yogurt with a spoon by himself. He did great! His practice is paying off.






My sweet babies snacking together after naps. Sweet times!!! I love these toddler years and am trying to soak up every minute of them!!!!

2 comments:

Gina Ferrara said...

these pics are adorable. i love seeing your family together, and little amber is precious.

xoxoxo

The Thurmans said...

I hope to get over to see you soon. It may be after school starts as we are super busy doing last minute things. To beat the heat try the Yogi Park in Pelahatchie. They have a splash playground and pool. Also, for free, try the splash fountain at The Renaissance in Ridgeland. Let me know if you need anything!
Lori