Hank - 8 Months, 8 Teeth!

That's right, Hank got tooth #7 and #8 (on the bottom). We noticed them on May 15, at 8 months and 4 days, after a fussy car ride. Hank is rarely fussy so it was no surprise to see the teeth poked through.

There aren't any new milestones to report besides the teeth. Hank's doing better with tummy time and rolls over but there's no indication that he wants to crawl or pull himself up. He barely scoots.

The boy does love to eat - I thing spaghetti and brocoli may be his favorites. But he doesn't dislike anything we give him - asparagus, potatoes, biscuits, eggs, pasta of all sorts, avocado. Oh and that boy has a sweet tooth. He's grunts and groans and grabs until I give him bits of my M&Ms when I'm eating them.

Our monthly photoshoots are getting more and more difficult. As soon as he spies the signs, he lunges and grabs and thinks it's so funny. It is but I'd like to get in one picture. Eleanor helped me this month but we weren't all that successful.

Potawatomi Zoo

Today I dogged off work so Carolyn and I could join Eleanor and her preschool class at the Potawatomi Zoo. We had a fantastic day with beautiful zoo weather - sunny but cool in the mid-50s (I've heard the animals prefer those temps even though my perfect temps are in the 70s).

We started the morning at the playground across the street from the zoo. It was perfect for running some of the energy out of the kids.

Eleanor with her friend Destiny

Carolyn would not put her lunch in the cooler and barely let it out of her sight

After the playground we sat at the picnic tables and ate our sack lunches. Then off to the zoo!!!
We were excited to see the lion, though he didn't prove a whole lot of entertainment.

Eleanor the Lion!

Aww, Eleanor giving Carolyn a boost so she could see the monkeys who weren't outside.

Eleanor's favorite - The Flamingos!

Eleanor's other favorite - The Kangaroos!

Ready for the train ride

Eleanor and her buddy Grant

Checking out the new otter exhibit

And the highlight of the day - which we almost missed - the LION! He put on a wonderful show for the kids walking circles and always passing directly next to the kids! They freaked!!!




Great day! Thanks girls, you were wonderful. We'll have to get back soon and bring the boys next time!

Happy Mother's Day To Me!

Best Mother's Day ever! The day started out with a wonderful feta and pepper omelet made by the handsome chef Matt. And adorning the table were two gorgeous red flower freshly picked by my lovely daughters Eleanor and Carolyn.

Then Matt helped me dig up a flower bed just past our back patio and plant hostas. I've been wanting to do this for a year and it looks great.
And BONUS, while digging up the garden I found 2 nice morels!

After lunch we went to the school park for swinging, sliding, and kite flying.

Then home for quick naps and showers/baths and off to Heston for dinner. On the way there, I got to open my gifts. A picture, book and pen from Eleanor and from all of them, a beautiful necklace stamped with my babies names and birthstones.

Is it too much to ask for 1 decent picture of me and my babies? I need that 'to the cloud' software but it wouldn't be a lot of help without one picture of Carolyn looking at the camera without a scowl on her face. But we do love her so.

Unfortunately that's where the fun ended for me. Shortly after ordering an ice cold Boulevard Wheat and Ribeye I got sick and had to head home.

Feeling better the next morning I asked Carolyn why she wouldn't smile for the camera. Matt asked if he could take a picture and she scowled and looked at the floor. I mentioned that maybe she could have a treat...

Aww, she's so sweet!
(as long as you have chocolate to bribe her)