Field trip

  We were invited to go to the zoo...so we went!   It was a beautiful day. And we were able to see all kinds of animals and learn all kinds of new things. 

 The owl we got to pet.

 The lions...after we watched them get fed!

 The rope contraption the boys want dad to build in the backyard! (You walk across on a rope and hold the hanging ropes as you work your way across!)

 Lucy, the alligator...being fed!

They also got to pet a yellow rat snake (named Mello Yellow).

Since it was Addie's birthday, we unanimously decided we should stop for ice cream on the way home! And it was delicious!

Lately...

    I have found that getting school started really makes time pass.  I suddenly realized that I haven't posted anything on here in awhile.  It's not that we have been bored... :)   We definitely have been getting in the school routine.  But we have had other fun along the way!
 
   Here is a picture of Joe explaining his school work to Jake! (And Jake is taking the time to ask questions about it.)

 Last Saturday we decided to enjoy the beautiful afternoon by taking the four wheeler to the woods behind Mama and Papa's.  We did some fishing and a little hunting and some riding!  It was a relaxing afternoon that we all enjoyed!

 Joe found a turtle which he named "Hawkins the Turtle".

 Fishing

The boys and I also did some climbing up and down the ravines...which Joe especially enjoyed!