Sunday, September 12, 2010

Sam is TWO!!!

The cake was going to be a huge car... Cars (or "Bbrruumm"s (imagine the sound of an engine, for those of you who, like me, are new to the ways of boys)) are EVERYTHING to this little boy right now, but time ran short and it became a backdrop for cars. (The burned marshmallows are supposed to be rocks :-))

He loves being the center of attention.
Singing along...
5 tries... but no spit!
Wonderful friends brought wonderful BOY gifts!  I continue to be amazed at the lack of them amidst all the other toys at our house, but now he has a gun and cars and dinosaurs... when he gets the box of bugs later today, he should be set!  THANK YOU, FRIENDS!!!
Funny Silas!
The boy closest to his age at his party...  Maybe someday he will introduce Sam to the world of Legos...
Only thing that competes with cars in Sam's life... Rah Rahs! (That would be dogs... His attempt at "Roxy", our dog.) 
Sam loves Jack!





Saturday, September 11, 2010

Biding our time at the Zoo

So, we are sitting in Kiev AGAIN waiting for our visas to be ready.  We decided a day at the Zoo was in order, but unfortunately, we were only 6 that day, since Cady wasn't feeling too well.



Enjoy the pictures and try to spot the differences... Zoos on our side of the world provide other opportunities for entertainment than you find in the States, at least for these Americans :-)




Madi's attempt at a Llama smile.








Mom shows her how it is done.
Ignore the burgundy hair... that is another story for another day...



Not exactly a Burger King, but they do have pancakes and ice cream!


But, they DO NOT want you giving your ice cream to the bison!

They also say NO TEASING the deer!


They suggest it is not a good idea to put your hand in the cheetah's mouth.





Finally, don't climb up the cage, though the wolf looks like he could use a little excitement.





We couldn't figure out what this rhino was sporting on his nose...












I had to include this picture... he is just so handsome...


Handsome or not... he can argue with anybody!


We found most of the animals were cat-napping.

So we raced to see the monkeys... they NEVER sleep!


















Though they were awake,this was the saddest part of the day... those monkeys really need a better habitat. But, they are Brookie's favorite and supreme highlight. She feels a kinship, and for those of you who know her well, it is not a surprise!







I really don't know why a face cream would sponsor a Zoo.

Having a little fun on the way to the car.






And then Dad says,"Let's run for it before they try to charge us more for parking!!!" And we were all in the car and driving away in 2 minutes flat! A new record and delighted dad!

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