The Zoo

I have been looking forward to a three day weekend for weeks and it didn't disappoint. The difference between a two day weekend and a three day weekend is ridiculous (in a good way). The fact that Madeline slept in until 8AM or later all three mornings probably helped too. I haven't felt that rested in a long time. Needless to say, it was hard to be "back to reality" this week. Good thing I like my job...it makes it much easier :) We also just switched to our 1/2 day Friday summer schedule at work. It's a wonderful perk. 

We started out the weekend with Shangyi's graduation on Friday evening. Shangyi is the Lucases' foreign exchange student from China. She has been with them for 2 years. Shangyi went to Redeemer Christian School in Mesa for her senior year. The graduating class was........4 STUDENTS!!!

 

On Saturday George and I took the three kids to the zoo while Brian and Terrisa celebrated their 7th anniversary. Paisley and Madeline danced the entire way there and Parker took a quick little nap.

Once we got to the zoo, we put the three of them in the wagon. When we got to each animal exhibit they all got out and admired the animals before we went on our way to the next stop. They really enjoyed themselves, especially Parker! He was growling at the animals and got as close as possible. It was so funny! :) 

Here are some videos from the recent weeks. We have been teaching Madeline different songs. It's a great way to entertain her while we drive places. Here she is learning "Hot Peas and Barely-O". It's a Scottish song that my Grandma Clark would sing to us when we were little. She only has the "barely-o" part down so far :)

Here are the kids at the zoo. I think this is the most attention the warthog has ever received. 

Madeline has started practicing her ABCs and numbers. Here she is counting to 10 with me!