July Part 1

Friday, July 2nd I took the girls to the zoo. We have a membership and it is wonderful. We can go to the zoo for a few hours and I don't feel that we have to see all the animals in one day. So Hannah gets to choose what animal she wants to see that day. On this day she wanted to ride the camel so I let her. I am glad she got to do it but I will be in a generous mood if I let her do it again. It costs $5.50 to ride 1 1/2 times around a small circle. I think she was on the camel for maybe 2 minutes and that was counting the time they stopped so I could take the pictures. They need to lower the price (in my opinion). Anyway Hannah thought it was cool so that made it worth it.



Jaiden was waiting happily for Hannah to finish riding...




She is so cute...


The tiger was so close this day. He was licking the box. I wanted Hannah to stand near him so I could take her picture but she was scared to be that close.


Hannah petting the goats.


Silly girl...


This day she really wanted to see the butterflies. She was really excited when we walked through their exhibit. I love this picture because it depicts Hannah to me. She is just walking along in her own little world, humming to herself, and dancing along. I can just hear her making up a song about the butterflies!


The 4th of July was on a Sunday this year. After church we had a feast for lunch and Hannah played in her sprinkler. After our night service at church we went with Ryan, Jennifer & their kids to see the fireworks downtown. We made it in time to hear the UAB band and get some ice cream from the ice cream truck. Then we moved a little closer to see the fireworks. We all had a great time. By the time we got in the car Hannah was exhausted. She fell asleep before we made it to the interstate!

Ice cream...


Hannah with her BFF Maddie :)


Josh & Jaiden


Jaiden was not happy that I was making her stay on the blanket. She really wanted to eat the grass!


This was about 2 seconds later ~ mood swing :)


The kids - my children were not being cooperative!


Our family (Again Hannah was distracted :)


Jaiden was wrestling Ian


Hannah was a little unsure about the fireworks at first.


The next day (don't judge me ~ I know Jaiden is wearing the same outfit. She was so sleepy when we got home I just put her in bed.) I gave Jaiden a cup for the first time. She used it as a chew toy. She cut another "fang" soon after this. So now has 4 teeth.





July 9th Hannah, Jennifer, Emily, & I dressed up like cows for Cow Appreciation Day at Chick-Fil-A. The adults looked a little silly but Hannah was adorable!! We got free lunch that day so it was worth it! Plus we had a lot of fun laughing at ourselves (and each other)!



The Wednesday after the 9th Jaiden began walking behind this toy. Hannah would push it and she would walk along behind it!! I can't believe that she is already doing that and I know that it won't be long before she is walking all over the place. I am NOT ready!





She got distracted from the other toy or she may have been tired of Hannah pushing it too fast while she tried to hold on! She started playing with her train. The balls circle around the train and she loves it.