A trip to Wildwood Zoo

Last week AJ and I went up to Minocqua to visit with my parents, my oldest brother Craig was in town from Chicago) and my niece (Adreanna, 7.5) and nephew (Parker, 4). We went to Wildwood Zoo (even though to my dismay the goats are unpenned but I sucked it up for the team) and visited with the animals. We saw lots of them that aren't pictured and got to pet a porcupine and groundhog.

This was a different day but how funny is AJ?!? He already broke 2 pairs (at least) of my sunglasses so I bought him a pair for himself and he can do what he wants with them...

I don't think anyone in our group was into the goats. They were way to aggressive and chewing on the stroller and creeping me out especially. Adreanna decided to ditch the food and get out of there!

Petting the baby bunnies

I love this picture of Adreanna!

I didn't want AJ to pull a Lenny (Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men) so I told Adreanna to hold it for him.

Isn't it just a little weird that this deer just stands here and takes all the people and petting?

The parakeet house. I'm not sure how many birds were in here (250?) but if you held out your finger or a stick they landed on it. Parker & Adreanna got them to come to them but AJ was moving around too much.

Prairie dog tunnel. AJ freaked out half way through it and ran back the way he came in. Not sure why...

Uncle Craig and his nephew AJ.

I don't think Adreanna and Parker knew I was taking a picture of them too. They look bored!

Grandma Jan (or Uma) and AJ

Sprinkler Fun!

I was a little over zealous with the camera this particular Monday... I should have collaged these pictures before I put them up but I wanted to get them on here since my subject is so cute. :)

He loves to mow the lawn! I must hear 'mower' 50 times a day at least! Doesn't he do a great job?

My two favorite boys!

Throw a football into the mix...

This is one of my favorite pictures since he looks like he's getting sprayed in the face but totally taking it! ;)

Trying to time getting the football out...

Not very successful!

I like the way the water is suspended in this picture.

Another one with my favorite two boys!!

One random Wednesday in June

Hanging with daddy, watching the game before bed.

Momma chasing them up the stairs before bed. This is a nightly ritual... Always gets a ton of giggles and screams! :)

One random hot Saturday in June

It was hot on this particular Saturday and I filled up AJ's water table and added some dish soap. He was thrilled at all the bubbles! And was drenched when he got inside!

Pure joy! :)

Stomping the bubbles on the ground.

Look at that silly little face!

Minnesota Children's Museum

At the beginning of June, we went to Minneapolis for Hilary's (I babysat for Hilary when I lived there and she was 6) high school graduation party and the next morning went to the Minnesota Children's Museum. It was actually a nightmare getting there because 94E was closed. CLOSED. We didn't know that and ended up getting all turned around and then we weren't sure if the detour would take us past it and we'd completely miss it. Funny thing was 94 opened at that exit! How weird is that? Andrew had a ball and I forsee him having an even better time as he gets a little older. It was busy since this was the weekend that we got record lows and it was raining.

The bubble table was a hit!

As was the water table...

Delivering the mail to the Uniform Shop #234

Working the cash register at the supermarket.

We watch Clifford occassionally but I don't think Andrew knows who that big red dog is!

The fish near the pond play area.