Hodge Podge

We've been out and about doing lots of fun stuff this summer, but it seems like I've been too consumed with the sleeping (non-sleeping) situation to take or post many pictures. So......here is a hodge podge of our fun, some taken with my cell phone (terrible quality) and the rest from various other sources.

Last weekend, we took the kids to the Ft. Worth Zoo. This is the zoo that I visited when I was growing up, but I hadn't been there in probably 15 years. It was awesome! We all loved it and to top it off, Vandaddy and Mimi bought us a season pass! The zoo is about an hour and 15 minutes from our house, but is literally just down the road from all of the Texas grandparents. So, we had lots of helping hands. Pete and I just pushed the empty stroller while Grandma, Vandaddy and Mimi spoiled Gavin and Emery!

Emery catching a ride on Vandaddy's shoulders.

Checking out the animals with Dad.

Taking a ride on the wild side.

Earlier this summer, we took a tour of a local Fire Station with my Twin's Club. We checked out the fire trucks, toured the facility (very nice, brand new fire station) and watched the firemen slide down the poles.

Not wanting to stay still for a picture with Dad.

The whole group (Gavin and Emery on the front row.) . Lots of kiddos!

A few days ago, Pete and I had the bright idea to take the kids for their first ice cream cone. It started off ok, but went downhill fast. Emery wanted to hold her ice cream cone, but wouldn't eat it. She would only eat spoonfuls of Gavin's ice cream. Meanwhile, her ice cream was melting in her hand. Each time we took it from her to take a bite (and minimize the mess), she would FLIP OUT. We made a quick exit after about 5 minutes. On the bright side, Pete and I got to finish off most of the ice cream, which was really good!

Holding chocolate, eating cookies 'n cream.

Gavin was a pro!

The meltdown.

Anyone that knows us, knows that we make A LOT of trips to Home Depot and Lowe's. It seems like we're always in the middle of a project. Gavin and Emery love the double "car carts" at these stores, at least for a few minutes. One, or both of them usually end up bailing out of the cart to help us shop. Gavin's favorite department is the lighting and ceiling fan section. He gets SO excited and can stay on these aisles for an hour, just pointing at each lamp, lamp shade, chandelier, and ceiling fan. It's hilarious.

Finally, we checked out a small but fun Children's Museum nearby. They have an awesome wooden train that the kids can crawl through and this huge wooden pirate ship that was a big hit!