For my birthday
GG and the kids took me to the zoo. We had nice fall weather and no crowds. When we first got there, the woman at the front desk told us to make sure to go see the baby kangaroo in the
children's zoo. We headed there first thing, and looked all around and didn't see the baby kangaroo. Then we realized it was some kind of tree kangaroo, and the baby was in the mother's pouch. I was a little disappointed. I was imagining a cute little kangaroo jumping all around. Oh well. We also got a great look at the hippos swimming. Usually when we go it is so crowded that we can't get up to the glass to see them, but this day we were basically the only ones at the hippo exhibit. The kids all stood by the glass and the hippos swam laps back and forth in front of them. The girls would laugh
every time they came by.
John on a frog in the Children's Zoo
Natalie on her frog saying "CHEESE!"
Rebecca riding her frog.
The girls were not very happy about sitting in the hippos mouth with John
Friday, Chelsey and I took John to his first Parkway West football game. We had talked all day about the football game and what to expect when we got there. As we were pulling out of the driveway John asked if he needed his helmet. Confused, I said no. Then he told me that he would get some popcorn after he kicked the football. I realized then that he
thought he was going to play in the football game. Luckily, he was fine with learning that we would just be watching. He liked the watch the field goals since that was pretty much the only time he could spot the ball. He also really liked his popcorn and getting his very own bottle of lemonade. He said the instruments (the band's halftime show) were his favorite part.
John, not looking very impressed with the cheerleaders.
John and Aunt Chelsey. Go Longhorns!
Just take the picture!
Saturday, John had another fun day. Julie and I took John and her son Jack to see the
Backyardigans at the Fox. We had awesome 5
th row seats! The boys were so good. They actually sat through the whole thing. Well, actually, John did get up to dance at one point, but that was fine. After the show we took the boys to the
Cupcakery.
Mmmm. That was my favorite part of the day.
John and Jack heading to the Fox.
standing outside the Fox
posing with Mommy
waiting for the show to start
The Backyardigans Live!
What a good show.
Oh, and some of you have heard about Mike's strange sleeping habits, and how he can fall asleep anywhere...here's proof. I found him asleep on the hood of his car after coming home from dinner with friends.
Our first Halloween activity was playgroup on Monday. John (the policeman) and Natalie & Rebecca (the jailbirds) had a great time playing with all of their friends.
Finally, tonight we took the girls out in the "paddy" wagon and got some real trick or treating done! We have WAY too much candy at our house now!
