Visit to the Zoo

 Last week Mom and I took the kids to the zoo.

 Audrey wanted to push the stroller all by herself.

 As usual the polar bear didn't disappoint.

 Unfortunately I didn't get many pictures because my batteries died. But we had a lot of fun and the kids enjoyed all the animals.

Apple Orchard Fun

 Christopher didn't quite get the concept and kept picking the ones off the ground. Oh well, he had fun anyway!

 His basket was SO FULL but he carried it.

 Look what I have!

 Audrey was very patient while Steve used the picker. Most of the apples on the bottom branches had been picked over so Steve got the ones on top and she put them in the basket.

 Then we played on the tractor!

 And chased chickens!

And we're happy!

Sea Life Aquarium

 I'm ready to go in Grandma!

 The kids had a lots of fun but they sped through all of the exhibits!

 Cool lobster

 I thought the sting rays were awesome.

 Audrey asked "Can I step on this?" The kids liked looking down on the sting rays.

 And we dug for fish fossils.

 They moved so fast it was hard to catch good pictures!

 Then we went outside and watch the Crown Center fountains.

First Day of Preschool

 Audrey had her first day of preschool at Countryside's Child Development Center.

 She couldn't believe she had to go 3 mornings a week. Every day, she asked, "I'm going AGAIN?"

And Christopher will continue to go one day a week and have speech therapy at home while Audrey is in school.

Zoey's 5th Birthday Party

 Despite it raining for the last 2 days, the park was in good shape for a party! The kids were ready to run!

 And hugs to Granny Jo and Pa.

 Christopher got bored so Grandma entertained him by the pond.

 And then everyone wanted to join in on the fun.

 Christopher continued to entertain himself by walking around with a bag over his head!

 And Zoey scored some awesome gifts.

 This started out as a group shot before a game of Green Light Red Light.

 Which turned into a dog pile attack on Angi!

Audrey is in back. :)