Columbus Zoo

It's funny.  I've always thought that hibernation occurred in the winter.  Well, for us, it occurs in the summer & winter.  The last month has been beautiful and we are enjoying the outdoors!  Over the weekend we enjoyed a full day at the zoo.  It wasn't just the kids that were exhausted, Brent & I were so tired, but the joy on the kids faces was beyond worth it.

The petting zoo was a hit!

He had so much fun-so did I!

These statues were so much fun for the kids....almost more fun than seeing the real animals.

Girls getting her walk on...

I'm so proud of him.  He's becoming the sweet, protective big brother.  Amazing to see him blossom.

Brent & I were both a little freaked out by Deacon being so close to a bear....even with a giant glass window.

One of Deac's favorites...the "kolar" bears.

A fun picnic lunch.

Sister loved her potato chips.

Very excited to ride the carousel.

...she however was not.

This was so sweet.  A 2 month old baby monkey.

Cheesy

I love this little cheese ball.  He melts my heart and brings so much joy (and some occasional pain. :) )

Dayton Dragons

This summer while at a doctor's appointment, I was asked if I wanted free Dayton Dragons tickets.  I said, "sure!"  Brent couldn't go so I decided to make it a date night with Deacon.  We took Nora to my parents' and Brandt was there.  Well, I couldn't leave without asking Brandt to come...I knew him and Deacon would have so much fun.  They did. :)

The giant baseballs were a huge success.

Choo Choo

A couple of Sundays ago we decided to skip church and head south.  Only an hour south, to Lebanon, or a Day Out With Thomas.  Deacon LOVED it!  We enjoy a day together with our little family.  We decided we are fall people.  We've hardly done anything all summer, but now that the weather is getting cooler, we are never home. :)

Baby's {almost} ONE!-a sneak peek

Nora will be {ONE} in just a couple of weeks and tonight a dear friend, who is starting up her photography business, captured some sweet moments of our Nora.  Here is a sneak peek. 

Here is a link with a few more photos:  http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.349223618497484.86855.321547467931766&type=3

Celebrate Adoption!

Come out this Thursday, Friday & Saturday, July 26^th - 28^th from 8am-6pm at the old American Legion Building (9415 West US Route 36 Covington) and shop at the adoption benefit garage sale for Grant & Colista Rogers!  I know they would love to see you, even if you don’t purchase.

Also, mark your calendars for Friday, August 24^th from 6pm-8pm at The Barn (see attached invitation for all information) for an Adoption Benefit Dinner to help cover some of the expense in bringing Grant & Colista’s daughter home!

Thank you for your support.  I know they appreciate it!

I need some laundry help!

I'm about to go crazy.  I can not get food stains out of my kiddos clothes.  I've used Shout and Resolve and it does not work.  I don't like using all of these chemicals (especially on the littles' clothes) but I also don't like stains!  What do you use to get those annoying stains out?