Since it was so hot outside Saturday we decided to go to the zoo! The kids had fun, and we can't wait until it is a little cooler so we can go again. It was worth the heat because we got to see Anna and Sam's cousin.

Anna REALLY wanted to see elephants. She kept yelling, "There's the elephants!" every time she saw an animal. She yelled it when we got to the giraffes, and the okapi. People were stopping and looking around to see where elephants were! We finally found them, and she stood watching them for a while and then yelled, "He's pulling weeds Mommy!" He was eating a pile of grass. So cute!

Pointing out elephants to Sam.

Pointing out elephants to Daddy.

Mission accomplished! He took a gooood nap!

Feeding the Ducks

This weekend we stayed at Mimi and Pop's house. The first night we went to feed the ducks and there were a TON of them! There were also turtles and fish eating the bread. Anna and Sam loved it, and were yelling and pointing...we had NO camera. Oh well, we went again the next night and got some pictures. There were no ducks though :( I guess they were full from the night before!

Mimi and Sam walking down to the gazebo.

Where are the ducks?

Sam was very eager to feed the turtles popcorn!

He was always grabbing a handful...

Busted!! He was not feeding anybody but himself!

He was very interested in the lights down the boardwalk, he is such a curious little guy!

Audrey and Grandad's House

Matt took the kids over to his Grandparents' house while I had a spa date with my friends Saturday. They played outside and had fun!

She actually blew some bubbles herself. Usually she just spits everywhere!

I laughed when I saw this picture. This is how Sam tells us he is thirsty!

Bouncin Bears!

Today we went to Bouncin Bears with a bunch of friends. It was great! It is full of things the kids (and moms!) can jump on and slide down. They had fun, and got a ton of energy out! It was the best $5 I have ever spent!

Anna plays the drums!

Nikki and Lily on the big slide.

Jess, Jaxon, and Kinley on the big slide.

Amanda with Jake, Jaxon, and Kinley on the big jumping pillow.

Sam Man. He was one worn out little puppy when we left!

Meredith and Hayes

Steph and Clint on the slide.

Jaxon and Kinley

Jax plays the drums!

Anna Banana

Sweet Pics

I never posted pics of this playdate in the park back in May, but I came across them today and thought I would post a couple.

"Let us outta here!"

"Rapunzel, let down your hair!"

Strasburg Railroad

One of my favorite parts of the vacation was taking a ride on a train through the Amish Country. The view was beautiful and both kids really enjoyed it. Anna kept yelling "choo choo!", and she looked out her window the whole time pointing out corn and cows. It was a relaxing day, and when it was over we went and bought her a train whistle, and some rocks at the little store.

Matt said we always lean in for pictures so Jess and I decided to spice it up a bit and lean out!

Sesame Place!!!

Our second day in Philly we went to Sesame Place. Anna and Sam had a fun day. It was HOT!! We saw a show, we rode some rides, we took pictures with the characters, and then saw the parade at the end of the day. We had planned to go two days in a row, but it rained one of the days. I think one day ended up being enough!

Aunt Jessie on the fire truck.

The cutest little boy ever!

Anna and I rode every carousel in Pennsylvania!!

Sam had a blast in this kiddy area! They monitored it well to make sure the big kids left the babies alone.

Anna, Zoe, and Mommy

Anna watching a live Elmo's World!

Anna stayed on Matt's shoulders for the entire parade and yelled hello and goodbye at every character she knew. Soo Cute!