St. Louis

by Jewel

Saturday we got up early and went to St. Louis. We went to the St. Louis Zoo first which was followed by Union Sation, Ballpark Village, and the Arch.

One of the sea lions at the zoo would follow Jacob’s hand and so if Jacob would swipe in one direction, he’d do a flip in that direction and come back, his eyes glued to Jake’s hand.

There was an arch through the sea lion’s pen which was neat.

The Asian elephants were pretty neat.

We were watching the jaguar, I believe.

We had lunch on the lawn in front of the Union Station. We found out all the Union Station shops were closed (except Subway) and it was going to be made into a hotel and an aquarium.

We peeked into Busch Stadium and hunted down the Fudgery at Ball Park Village, and then we headed to the Arch. The ride to the top was closed, but we enjoyed watching the movie on how it was built and going through the gift shop.

We went to the old courthouse which, if I recall, had five layers, two which were not open to the public.

This was a picture from the courthouse steps.

We got home about 7:30, where we scattered to do chores and unpack lunch from the trip. We had a great time and I hope we do it again sometime.

Glasses Vacation

Was fun to have Kruz again Friday afternoon. He seemed to really like the sandbox.

Jewel decided to bury Josh who was agreeable.

Josh is loving a vacation from his glasses. In a couple of weeks he goes back to Dr. Vahey who will determine if his glasses stay off permanently or if he still needs them. Since he has perfect vision, the glasses have been only to strengthen his eye muscles, to keep his eyes straight since his surgery 2.5 years ago. We’re all hoping this vacation turns into a permanent thing. No promises though…

More backyard fun.

More precious Kruz smiles.

He was so pleased watching Josh on the trampoline.

I didn’t know if the pictures would turn out so I kept taking them – and they all turned out good.

So cute when Kruz would clap for Josh. Nice to have an appreciative audience.

Friday night was Good Friday services at church where we were taken back to that most wonderful awful day when Jesus died on the cross for my sins and yours.

It’s Friday – But Sunday’s a Coming!

Lovin’ The Weather

by Sarah and Mom

Wednesday we little kids helped Grandpa in the garden for a little bit.

Yesterday we put the hose in the sandbox for a while. We also had it on the trampoline, but there’s no pictures here.

After supper Mom, Dad, and the little kids went fishing. The big kids were at a singing shower, and I stayed home and read.

Fish #1. 6:56 p.m.

Fish #2. 6:58 p.m.

This one looks like it’s full of eggs.

Fish #3. 7:02 p.m.

Fish #4. 7:07 p.m.

And that was it for the night – only a few nibbles after that!

Happy Birthday Jewel

by Jewel

Monday we went down to the creek and then strayed into the mudhole in the levee.

Kaitlyn on Diamond. Find three more kids in the picture.

She put Skeet right into the pasture after she was done riding and had to take everything back to the barn.

After supper, Josh caught three fish (two are not shown) and everybody else caught zero.

What a cutie!

Not sure what’s going on in this picture…looks like Jacob’s trying to untangle his rod or something.

Levi and Echo.

Somebody brought down the fourwheeler, so people were bombing around on that.

Josh fishing.

Kiowa had quite a fan club.

She was being really happy also.

Jacob on the rope swing.

A full moon.

I love strawberry pie!

For my birthday I got a model horse, candy, three Black Stallion books, and some paint sticks.

That’s it for Monday night.

Cuteness Overload

4 months old