Father's Day 2013

 Grandma & Grandpa Mayberry came to visit the Saturday before Father's Day. 

While the guys went golfing we took Grandma to breakfast at Cracker Barrel then shopping.

 We finally found a HUGE bag for the pool.  It's not the cutest but it holds everything. 

We got one for Aunt Shelle and the Tullos' family too. 

 Then we made brownies for our celebration later that afternoon.

 We all met at Aunt Shelle's house for tacos and brownies and ice cream after the guys finished golfing.

 There was a lot of relaxing . . .

 And even more playing!

 Grandpa & Grandma with the grandkids minus Miss Maci that was taking a nap.

 Sunday morning before church Madi gave Daddy her Father's Day gifts. 

 She answered a bunch of questions about her Daddy.  She said she loves when he takes her on his school bus.

 Madi was so proud to give him the mug she made all by herself. 

She picked out the colors on her own and did all the painting and writing.  

It made my job much easier too this year!

Happy Father's Day to the best Daddy we could ever ask for!

Zoo Trip!

 After a cousin-filled weekend, Aunt Shelle and I hopped in the car with the kids to go visit Grandma and Grandpa Mayberry. 

These kids were tired!

 This one made me laugh!

 Maci taught Grandpa how to work his phone.  He was amazed at all she could do!

 After dinner and a golf cart ride, these four begged Grandma to get in the hot tub with them.

Tripp loves ruining pictures with funny faces.  Ah good times!!!

 Monday morning we did a little road trip to Abilene to visit the zoo and have lunch.

 We brought our own zoo to the zoo!

 The weather was nice and there was a little breeze to keep up cool. 

 Grandma bought us tickets to ride the train through the zoo.

 It showed us where all the animals were located and a few interesting facts along the way. 

 I thought this was a fake alligator.  But it's Albert and he's been here since the zoo opened.  :)

 Maci kept getting closer and closer to the peacock.  She would've touched him if we would have let her!

 The peacock just walked around where ever he wanted.  Madi is just fascinated by peacocks for some reason.

 They had a huge section of flamingos.  There were two babies as well. 

 The giraffe exhibit was the best part by far.

 Grandma bought each of the kids some crackers to feed the giraffes.

 Shelle wanted me to get a shot of how wrinkly the giraffes are on their backs.

 The kids weren't scared at all and even touched the giraffes and their tongues.

 The giraffes LOVED their crackers!

 Next up, ZEBRAS!

 Then LIONS!

 Towards the end we wanted a picture in front of the giraffe exhibit because it was so neat how you walked up the ramp and the giraffes were at your feet.  The zoo is expanding this section in the coming years.

 Then we fed the fish and ducks.  I was amazed at all the fish.  Too many for me!

 Grandma & her Zoo

 A quick pic on the hill before they rolled down it!

 Sister pic to show that we were there too!

 Only at Grandma's house . . .

 is this a normal occurrence!

We played a game Monday night after a LONG but fun day at the zoo. 

 I won!  We had some not too happy kiddos! 

 Tuesday morning all 4 kids were piled in Grandma and Grandpa's bed watching cartoons!

 Then we loaded up and headed home.

And as if that wasn't enough fun, we went straight to the pool for an afternoon in the sun! 

Madi fell asleep on her bed one minute after we arrived home that afternoon! 

Cousin-Packed Weekend!

 Uncle Cody brought Ethan, Owen and Henry for a visit this past weekend. 

We had to eat at Rosa's Friday night since it's a favorite of all of ours. 

The kids ran to watch the tortilla machine.  :)

 Uncle Cody took Ethan to their Cousin Lexie's graduation ceremony after dinner and we kept Owen and Henry. We went on a long walk around the neighborhood.

And then played out back for a long time.

Aunt Shelle and the other Uncle Cody were in the neighborhood so they stopped by for a visit too.

Saturday morning we had donuts then headed to the park.

The weather was nice and cool.

For lunch we went to Blue Sky.

The kids loved the sandbox after lunch and the guys loved watching the golf course behind the restaurant.  I guess that's the next best to thing to actually golfing yourself!

After a quick rest, we met Uncle Cody and the boys at Lexie's Graduation dinner out at Cagle's.

The swings were a BIG hit with the kids.

And the guys loved playing horseshoes.

Again, it was a perfect evening to be outside!

Madi made friends quickly and then was pretty sad when it was time to leave.

I wasn't able to get a picture with Lexie but she was beautiful as always!  It was a great evening celebrating her high school graduation.