SPRING BREAK / AUNT BONNIE’S HOUSE

Zack, Megahn, and my brothers had food poisoning or a stomach flu the day we went to my uncle’s house, but the rest of us spent the evening there. I could’ve spent a whole week there, but we had to make due with an afternoon.

Ten minutes after I arrived with the girls, Amelia fell down the stairs. I took her to the E.R. for a couple of hours, and came home with a baby girl with a sprained wrist in a sling. She would only go to Aunt Bonnie or Mama (not even Grandpa, who is usually the favorite!). Last night she finally snuggled with Zack,. Made his week for sure!

Penelope wanted to spend the whole evening in cage playing with the dog toys. Silly girl.

The night was topped off with target practice after a delicious supper!

SPRING BREAK / ST. LOUIS ZOO

Amelia has been really interested in penguins lately. This may have been her favorite stop in the entire zoo. Penelope liked how loud and wiggly they were. :)

Chillin’ by the Chimps.

A few of the animals put on quite a show! The Sea Lions were doing tricks without a trainer, the Jaguar was the only cat not sleeping, the Camels were, well…gross, but lively,  and ^ these fellas ^ were fighting a pretty good fight!

Grandpa held Solomon, so Penelope was able to ride in Uncle Joes back-pack / carrier.

Time. Of. Her. Life.

^  Having a conversation, I believe about lady elephants.  ^

I’m so glad we decided to head over to the zoo! The kids had a great time – all 6 of ‘em!

SPRING BREAK / GRANDMA’S HOUSE

Our spring break this year was a busy one! Both of my brothers travelled to St. Louis to spend the week with us. One from Oregon and the other from Alabama.

There was a lot of Moon Sand and Legos to keep the kids busy once we arrived at my mom’s house.

Plenty  of hugs were passed around all week long! No shortage of those in our family!

Solomon (who’s daddy is a drummer), found the instruments right away! It was our first time meeting him, and it was worth the wait! He is the sweetest, calmest, happiest little one year old!

Uncle Joe took my place as Samuel’s BFF. I’m trying not to be bitter about it, since I have plenty of time to get him back on the Aunt-‘Jake’-is the-BEST train before Joe visits again…

We topped off the week with a pre-birthday celebration for Solomon, since we can’t be with him for the actual day. Penelope snuck some of his icing while he was getting acquainted with his first bite of sugar. :)