A Day at the Zoo

Aiden's favorite animal at the zoo:
Goliath Bird- Eating Spider
This eight eyed, eight legged freaky thing is from South America. It has the ability to hiss loudly by rubbing the bristles on it's legs together. They can also propell a cloud of hairs off their body at their attacker. This is the largest spider in the world and it is able to eat rodents, lizards, bats and small birds. GROSS!!-

Ben's Favorite Animal at the Zoo:
Amur Leopard
This animal is from Eastern Russia and Northern China and is the most endangered cat species in the world. They can run at 36 mph and jump 19 feet. There are only about 40 left in the wild.

Brynlee's Favorite animal at the Zoo
African Elephant: Baby Zuri and Mom Christi
African Elephant's ears are shaped like the continent of Africa.

Star's Favorite Animal at the Zoo:
Giraffe:
This Giraffe is from Kenya and Southeast Uganda it is 17 ft tall and weighs about 3,000 pounds.

We took the kids to the Hogle Zoo. I am not an animal lover, but it had been since Aiden was 2 that we had been. Aiden and Bryn loved it. It was a special treat for them that they had earned.

Forever Friends

Me, Jerry Henry, Brandi Jackman, Tara Payne and Kynzee.
This is the first time we have gotten together in 2 years (except Tara and I). We went to breakfast at Jemimah's. It was so nice to hear about everyone's life and the fun things they are accomplishing. FUN TIMES!!

Fishing

Grandma and Grandpa Hatch and Aunt Brittany took Brynlee fishing. She absolutely loved it. She is a very independent girl and wanted to hold the big fishing pole all by herself.

Together Again

Mikayla, Allison, Sharae, Aimie, Starlene

Mom, Mikayla, Allison, Sharae, Aimie, Marlie, Starlene, Kynzee
Lilie, and Brynlee

This is the first time we have been together for over 6 months. Aimie and her two beautiful girls flew in today. I am soooo glad they are here.

Princess Party

I forgot to take a picture of the cake before we cut it, but that was my attempt at making a "pink" castle cake for Bryn. That is what she wanted. Thanks to you tube, I was able to do that for her.
Bryn had an awesome time with her cousin and friends today. She was excited and loved all her presents. Thank you so much to everyone. She is one spoiled little girl.

Kynz is 2 Months

Our Kynzee is 2 months. This picture is of her sitting for exactly 1 second, long enough for me to snap a picture. She is growing good so far. She weighs 8 pounds. I am not sure the exact ounces because her well-checkup is on the 5th, but that is what my scale says. I wish I could say she was a good, happy baby, but she is not. I am hoping things will get better soon for my sanity. She LOVES to be held and cries whenever she is not. She can only tolerate the swing and bouncer for so long before she gets bored. She cries most nights for a couple hours sometimes. I have never had a colicy baby and I am getting my fair share of the challenges of that. Hopefully some zantac will help her feel better.

First Swim of the Summer

Swimming in the backyard