Zoo Trip

A few weeks ago we took a trip to the zoo with Deb and all of Gracie and Owen's cousins.  I didn't get many pictures with the actual animals, but the day was perfect and the kids had a great time!
 
 Ears are handles, right Josh?
 
 Gracie and Ryleigh watching the otters
 
 Inside the dinosaur egg
 
 Owen with Tony
 
 Feeding the fish with Grandma
 
 A carousel was added, which Gracie and Owen both loved
 

 Every time we go, Gracie and Ryleigh have to have their picture in front of the aquarium.
 
 Owen wanted his picture with Lucas
 
The past few weeks have been busy and Nick has been putting a lot of hours at work.  Annie and Chad have visited us again and we've been to another ISU football game.  Since it was on a Thursday night, the kids and I only stayed through 1/2 time.  They seemed fine with that, though.  The last couple weekends have been pretty relaxed.  We spent time with Annie and Chad when they were here, and this past weekend, I had to work for a few hours on Saturday night, but other than that not much has been planned.  Nick and I didn't do much for our anniversary this year, but that was fine with me.  I was happy to have him home!
 


Gracie playing volleyball.  They both love playing!
 
 
Not much is planned for this coming weekend, either.  Just church on Sunday and maybe going to the orchard in the afternoon.  The kids have been asking to do that for awhile now.  However, the 18th we are leaving for Missouri and I can't wait to go down there again!  It will be a short trip, but worth it.  

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