Zoo and Friends Too!

Soren loved the view from the backpack. It's so fun to go to the zoo when your kids can express what they're seeing.


This big guy was sleepy!

We had a great time with our friends Hilary and Bailey at the St. Louis Zoo. The kids did great on the two hour car ride to get there and we didn't even get lost. While on our way, Hilary asked me how to get there; I had assumed she knew. Good thing we've both been there a couple of times and figured it out!

We went exploring in Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area and discovered a great hike right next to the Missouri River. We saw all sorts of frogs, ripe mulberry trees, wildflowers, and cicadas. What a fun Memorial Day. Next up: grilling and potato salad!

Crazy storm

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This storm passed right over us a few minutes after this picture was taken; we only live a few minutes from where this was taken. The funnel cloud was gone by then, however. Crazy. The thunderstorm was rotating.

For Mother's day, Sydney(Andrew) gave me a Missouri bird book. So we went to Eagle Bluffs Conservation area and had fun! These were the best pictures I took. One of the many blue herons we saw.



The kids have been sick, so there's been a lot of this going on.

Playing at the park

Peek-a-boo!

So happy making a mess!!!

Wrestling with Sydney.

Soren Dancing

He can't find a partner in this one.