Zoo time, again!

R man and I headed to the Zoo on Tuesday with his Uncle Carl and cousin Cameron.  Every time we head to the zoo Raughley is more and more aware of the animals.  This visit he made noises as we passed, them, mostly he "barked" at each animal as if they were a dog, but still, he recognizes that they are animals like Bryant and make noises of their own. So smart.  I loved watching him interact at each stop.  The zoo is really coming along and I can't wait for the new exhibits to open!

Riding the train

First stop, monkeys!

The zoo has two new gorillas!  

Checking out the Rhinos

They were so fat they had to lean on each other for support to stand up.  

At the Alabama Wilds section, looking at all the farm animals!

Checking out the pig

Petting the goat- we'd say "love the goat" and he would pat them like he does Bryant.  

Finally, the mother of them all, the tiger!  R barked at this one a lot.  He must think it's related to his big brother.  

Little Drummer Boy

May Comings and Goings

One minute it seems like Life is trickling by at such a slow pace, and then what do you know- it's May!  Chase and I have been pretty busy this month and we're only a third of the way through.  

It's made me realize you have to stop and smell the roses from time to time. 

 I feel like little scooter (as chase has taken to calling him) is growing up before my eyes.  It's happening way too fast.  I wanted to write some things down that I don't want to forget like....

The noises he makes when the Baby Einstein puppets come on the TV screen

Or how he barks at every animal and vehicle

How his favorite thing to do in the bag yard it dig in the flower beds and try to hand you dirt.

How his face crinkles up when he smiles or laughs

How he "loves" on Bryant by patting him hard on the rump

And especially how when I think he is napping, I walk by his room only to hear him cooing to himself, and when I sneak a peak I see him talking to his stuffed animals or looking at books.

All these precious memories are so special and I hope I never take for granted what an incredible little being he truly is!

Happy Mother's Day

To all the special mothers in our lives.  Thank you for all you do! 

Splash Pad Time!

Love

"And by and by Christopher Robin came to an end of things, and he was silent, and he sat there, looking out over the world, just wishing it wouldn't stop."

"Some people care too much, I think it's called love."

"It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like "What about lunch?"

"If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day, so I never have to live without you."

Triumph!

Raughley attended his first non profit event last Thursday night for Triumph Services a support system for individuals with disabilities.  Our friend Matt who works there invited us, and it was an art opening for the men and women who spend time at triumph and are interested in visual art.  There was some really amazing stuff on display.    

Matt working the bar, 

Somehow chase missed this pic with the guys.  

R being a social butterfly.

mommy to be Em- any day now!

Thanks Nic for taking this pics by the way.  

I will say it has gotten to be a lot easier to bring Raughley to certain social events, especially ones like this that are family friendly and outside.  I'm really happy that Chase and I have been able to spend time with our friends lately and have little man with us- its the best of both worlds!  

While you're looking at Triumph, check out a similar organization- Studio by the Tracks.  Frances Ellen and my brother are involved with this place and it seems really cool as well.