Kickin' off the season

The Rawlings Family and The Williams Family took their first trip to Reptile Land together (with much success!) After a little pleading with Uncle John the days events unfolded nicely. Shawn enjoyed every moment of all the creepy crawlies, giant turtles, and "alleygators." Landon was a tad more interested in thumb sucking than reptile viewing, but he enjoyed the beautiful warm day while being pushed in a comfy stroller. Delilah too enjoyed herself being surrounded by family and friends :)

The babes ready to roll.

The thing Shawn was most interested in seeing before we got there.

Emu's!

Chillin' & Relaxing

This very nasty alligator kept attacking the window where Delilah was peering in.

Shawn was fascinated by these frogs!

1st Reptile Experience

This little guy was very interested in Shawn! :-O

"I have the BEST Daddy!"

The Alleygators!!!!

Watching a bunch of little "Tuck's" cruising around. (Yea, we watch too much Wonder Pets.)

Like I said, this thumb was more interesting to Landon.

Snack time!

Aunt Lizzy giving Shawn a better view of the turtles.

Growling contest between Auntie Ashley and Delilah. Delilah won!

The Butterfly Exhibit

"I'm having fun. So much fun. So so much fun. Yea yea yea."

Gunkle John and Baby De-lay-a

For the past three years Lizzy's parents have graciously invited us into their home for a Memorial Day bbq. I must say, I REALLY look forward to this holiday. Spending the day with our best friends family... just hanging out and playing with the kiddos... is so fun. Liz has such an amazing family and we are never short on good times and good laughs too!

Grammy Mary calming fuss butt Landon down (he wanted his Mommy all day... go figure!)

Delilah and her Pappy Hans

Birthday's coming up... and this is on the "Want List" by both kiddos!

Kayla and Shawn making bubbles.

The Pick Up Game
(only he's not the one picking the stuff up, Mommy is... yea, not such a fun game for me.)

Showin' off those top toothums.

"Cheese!"

Sharing a frog with Delilah

"Grama" as Shawn called Lizzy's Grandma. He really enjoyed showing her his toys.

My snugly cuddly monkeykin.

We get asked quite often if Shawn ever slows down. The answer... no. He runs at the mouth and on foot... all day... every day... sometimes even in his sleep. He is a giant bundle of energy that constantly needs to be doing something. Funny how Aunt Lizzy makes fun of Mommy for the same thing... always being on the move ;)

Screechy!

The Guys & Gals

Soccer fun with Roger, Sharon, and Kayla
(Liz's brother, his girlfriend, and her daughter.)

Beautiful Mama... Beautiful Babe.

Splish splashing in the water.

Baby Delilah all tuckered out.

If big brother can vocalize all day long... so can I!

Monkey Man getting ready to get wet!

Yea, this kid is not the dolphin his brother was at this age. Water's not his best friend... yet.

Hose Time! Shawn certainly has the bestest Uncle John to keep him entertained (and nice & cool on a very hot and stick Memorial Day.)

Drinks all around! Then afterward Shawn decided to take a pee pee all over the deck!!!

We had a wonderful time Mary, Ron, Liz, and John. Thank you again so much for inviting us again this year. You always make us feel so welcome! This was the best day to kick off the summer season. I'm so excited for all the activities we have planned for the kiddos. There are a few zoo's in the state that we're checking out to visit with Aunt Lizzy & Uncle John. A possible 3 day beach vacation with Lindsey, Adam, & their 3 lil ones. Then the usual amusement parks, carnivals, and lounging by the pool (well, not so much lounging as chasing kiddos through the water lol.) And we can't forget lazy days at Nan & Peeps hanging out enjoying the great outdoors. Can you tell... I love summer!