Annabelle's first pony ride

Friday evening after a great dinner at The County Line BBQ, I wanted to stop by Oklahoma Christian for Family Fun Night. Aaron, Sherry, Alan, Annabelle, and I headed over around 8:15. We walked around and saw a few people that we knew. I was looking for the petting zoo. Annabelle petted a donkey that was grazing and then headed over to the ponies. She ran right into the middle of the riding ring. So we got in line for her to ride. I wasn't sure if they would let her because she was much smaller than all the other kids. But they put her on the smallest pony, his name is "Little Britches". She wasn't scared or apprehensive. She held onto the saddle horn real tight with her left hand and held my hand with her right. She did so well riding in the little circle. She's a natural! We had fun and I can't wait to take her again.
We had a lot of fun and hope that some of you can come with us next time.
*Look how cute Annabelle and her Daddy are walking hand in hand. So sweet.

Bush Dogs, what the?!

• found in Central and South America
• is carnivorous and mainly hunts Paca, a large rodent
• has soft long brownish-tan fur, with a lighter reddish tinge on the head, neck and back and a bushy tail
• for more info check out wikipedia
• when looking for info you may find several sites that have nothing to do with the bush dog the animal, these sites are political and are related to the current president, hah!
  

"There's a panty on your head."

Sunday night after mom and dad left, Annabelle was playing. She found these water-proof undies and decided that they were a hat. She showed them to Aaron, to Dan and then to me. I just put them on her head. She liked them as a hat and wore them for about 20 minutes. Longer than she's ever wore a real hat. It was so cute. Thank you Darla for this versatile clothing.

Pool Party

Saturday, June 7th, we
had a gathering of young people over. We set up Annabelle's pool and filled it with nice cold water perfect for a hot summer day. Six of Annabelle's friends came over. They played in the pool, sprinkler, swing and sand.
Thanks to all who came. It was a great party! And thanks to the moms and dads who came too.

A good movie

On May 24, Aaron and I went to see Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. We headed downtown to meet the Austins, Gordons, and Dan to celebrate Kris's birthday. As we walked into the theatre there was a photo display set up and I got my picture taken with Indie and Sallah, from the Raiders of the Lost Ark. I think I look awesome and ready for adventure.
Well, the movie was exciting. I really enjoyed it through all it's twists and turns. I will probably rewatch the first three movies soon.
After the movie we all stood outside by the movie poster. Nicki took our picture and then recorded us humming the unmistakable Indiana Jones theme. Check it out at Austin Lite under Happy Birthday, Kris!
Happy Birthday, Kris. Hope it was a good one.

Lilttle Rock Zoo

Saturday, May 31: Little Rock, Arkansas

With our Zoo membership we got a 50% discount at the zoo in Little Rock. We went early Saturday. It was going to be a hot day and we didn't want to sweat too much. This is a picture of Grammy and AB watching the elephants eat. It was cool watching them swirl their trunks around the hay and then put it into their mouths.




What we saw:
lemurs
gorillas
orangutans
giraffe
camels
fish
ducks
zebras
otters
rhinos
tiger
bush dogs-kind of a cross between a bear and a pig

We had great fun. I highly recommend going to this great zoo.

Sprinkler Fun!

It was so hot one day after AB got up from her nap. We have a medium sized baby pool but I didn't want to get it out yet. So, I thought it would be fun to watch AB play in the sprinkler. She was so cute. She loved playing in the water and I can't keep her out of it when I'm watering the grass. Hope you enjoy watching her play in the sprinkler.