Zoo Day

Grandma Sandy had a day off work and wanted to have a little fun with the boys before her and Papa Pat left town for a vacation so, we headed to the zoo for a little fun!

 

We took the safari train to see some animals. 

 

 

 

Loving on the Lions.

Connor's favorite - the Penguins!

 

 

 

 

Flamingo's!!!! (New exhibit this year)

 

 

Connor had to "take" a picture as each and every animal!

 

 

 Of course we had to take our all time favorite classic zoo picture!

 

 

 

Elephants!!

 

A new exhibit at the zoo Watusi Cattle

 

 

And some fun photo's!!! 

 

 

It's all fun & games at the Zoo..

 

 

Zane's Stay with us

Eric and I were super excited to find out that Zane was going to spend a few night's with us!  Only thing missing was his sister Zoey, she was in great hands with her grandma but, we still missed her.

 

Life was a little crazy with 3 boys under the age of 6 running around this house but, it was a good kind of crazy!  A kind of crazy you find a blessing!  Our house was a little messier than normal, a little louder than normal, a little more crowded than normal.  But, as I watched these 3 boys play, laugh, even sleep I truly enjoyed every crazy moment!

 

We played Ninja Turtles, we went swimming, we had play dates with family, we played on a swing set, we had a picnic, we took walks, we wrestled, we had a blast!! Zane met two new friends on our play date -  Max (Aunt Lauren's nephew) and Jordy ( Aunt Lauren & Uncle Tom's dog). He napped on Eric. (I was jealous!! Big Time!!)

 

Ninja's

 Wrestling

Our Picnic

Our walk was calming enough for Zane to take a little snooze!

 

 

This little boys is more than welcome at our house anytime!!  I love that our boys treat this little man like another one of them...  They tease him, share with him, and love on him just as much as Eric & I do! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Baseball Fun

Its always a perfect evening for a baseball game!! 

 

 

Connor got autograph's, a game ball, & cotton candy.

Zennon would not share his popcorn for anything.. Ate the entire box himself..

 

 The boys got to meet Muddy & Madonna

 

 

I love that my family loves baseball.. I hope we stay a baseball loving family!

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day!!!!

 

Uncle Tony, Aunt Vicki & Josh - invited the whole Duris crew over for a fun filled day in the sun! 

Pool Fun!

 

 

 

 

 

Swing Set buddies!

Even uncle Eddie - wanted to have fun in the play house!!

 

 

Horseshoe Fun

 

 

 

 

We even had some live music.. Thank you Uncle Joe!!!

 

I would really like to say Happy Father's Day to my Husband Eric 
 
he is a wonderful dad who enjoys spending time with his boys!  He is supportive of our hobbies and  encouraging our boys to chase every dream they have!   I know our life can be crazy but, its worth it.  Our boys mimic you, they look up to you, they want to be just like you.  I would be one proud mom if our boys grow up to be just like you.  We love you dearly babe.

Also, to my Dad

who has always been there for me helping me out along the way!  I love that my boys enjoy and look forward to spending time with you as much as possible!  They adore you and I love that!  I love that we get to spend Thursday's with you and almost every weekend we are together, I love that even as I grow older - we somehow grow closer!

 

 

And last but, defiantly not least - My father-in-law Bill

 

 

 who again has always been there for Eric (and now the boys and myself) along the way, pushing him to chase his dreams yet, trying to encourage him to grow and be successful, not being pushy but allowing him to have this incredible opportunity he has now to provide for both our boys and my self's future.  We would not be where we are today if it was not for all your help.  I love that you love to spend time with the boys, they enjoying you babysitting them and watching movies.  They really like to get down and dirty and help you work on rental property.  I'm glad they have you in their lives!