Turtleback Zoo

This past week our church playgroup went to the zoo. Below are some of the animals we saw. Cole's favorite part was going into the big barn where the pig, cow and horse were. All the kids went on a pony ride. We ate lunch then the kids played on the playground. We had a fun day with all our friends!!

Here is a turtle swimming. It was a bit warm. I would have beeen swimming too.


What a colorful Toucan.


I was lucky enough to get a nice shot of the owl sleeping inside the tree.


A parrot having his lunch.


A Bobcat relaxing in the shade.


Next we enter Cole's favorite, the "BARN"!! This is the biggest pig I've ever seen.


What a beautiful horse.


It was hard to get a good picture of the cow. He wouldn't lift his head.


Cole going for a pony ride. I was afraid he wouldn't go by himself. He proved me wrong. Everyone cheered him on. He is such a big boy.


I loved seeing the bears. Here are some facts. Black bears have a keen sense of hearing. And an excellent sense of smell. They have powerful front paws with 5 toes and claws on each paw. They use their front paws to turn things over and look for food. I wouldn't want to meet one up close.


One of my favorite pictures. The bear decided to scratch his paws on the tree.


After seeing the animals and having lunch. We took the kids to the playground. Cole climbed in the tree and pressed his face on the glass to see out. What a cute picture.


Cole sitting on the giant turtle.


The slide was a little steep for Cole to go down by himself. So our friend Dallin took him down. He is such a sweet boy. Parents weren't allowed on the equipment.


A colorful peacock. I was waiting for the peacock to spread its wings. No such luck. They are still pretty even when they don't spread their wings.

Birthday Bash!!

Guess What Elmo's thinking about today? Ya-da-da-da Cole's 2nd Birthday!! This past weekend we celebrated Cole's Birthday. It was a great day! We were worried about the weather, it was suppose to rain. Luckily it held off until after the party. Cole had lots of friends over and a Special guest "ELMO". Sorry for all the pictures. I had a hard time choosing which ones to post.

We had face painting at the party. Cole got Elmo on his arm.


Cole giving elmo a high-five. Cole was a little scared at first when he saw Elmo. After a few minutes he started to warm up.


Here Cole is singing and doing the actions to "The Wheels on the Bus"


Parachute play. This is one of Cole's favorite things to do!





Tunnel Fun!


All the kids got to have their picture taken with Elmo. Cole and Mommy with Elmo


Cole and Daddy with Elmo


All of us with Elmo. Cole is trying to touch Elmo's face. How Sweet!!


Elmo giving Cole a kiss!!


Cole's Birthday cake. We got it from a bakery in Morristown. They did a fantastic job.


Make a wish!!!!


Mommy and Daddy with the birthday boy. I can't believe he is 2 already. Where does the time go. Thanks to everyone who got to share this special day with us. To our family who couldn't be there. We missed you.

Mother's Day

Being a Mother is the best thing in the world!! I love watching Cole grow and learn new things each day. He never ceases to amaze me. To all you Mom's out there Happy Mother's Day!! Below are some pictures of me and my little guy.