Zoo Day

I took the boys to the OKC zoo on Monday. Jenn and Ian met us there along with Valerie and Joey. It was a nice morning/afternoon- we packed a picnic and ate lunch by the water. The boys had a nice time looking around and seeing the animals. We try to hit the zoo once a week- it is always fun for the kids, and gives us something to do during the morning. We got a family zoo pass for the boys' birthdays- so it is also a good "free" day. Other days we try to go swimming, play in the sprinklers out back, go to the mall and walk around, and play with arts and crafts at home. It is nice to have some structure even if we are on summer break.


Lyric and Ian on a monkey

Lane walking around

Lane trying to put on a hat

Got it!

Sunday

Allison came in for a visit on Sunday. Along with her came her boyfriend, Jared, and his 3 boys- Aston (3), Logan(5), and Ethan(7). We grilled burgers and played outside- it was a nice evening- and the weather was perfect. My grandparents were there along with Julie, my mom, and my brother- a nice family gathering.

Baby Lane having some ice with Memaw

Family Picture- Granddaddy, Me, Allison, and Kyle

Repeat photo- just in the sun

Me and Lane- check out his hair cut....key-ute!

Lyric showing some of his new tricks....

Lyric and Colin making plans for something.....

VROOM....

Jason got his Harley home safely from Texas....he is so happy. Here are a few shots of a man and his Bike.....along with some of the family enjoying the rides....

Have you ever seen him smile like this?

Cool, dude....

Lyric's first ride

Kyle and Jason Key West style

Colin's first ride

Lyric with Aunt Sabra

Just Playin'

We try to play outside in the evenings- you know, just about dusk when the mosquitoes are at their peak. Anyway- we do play outside a lot- here are a few pics from last week-

Lane in the back of a large plastic truck

Lyric ready to bat

Lyric ready to pitch

Lane still in the truck...

Harley

Well- this afternoon we will be the proud owners of a Harley D. Fat Boy. Jason is going to get it in Carrolton, Texas today. He is so excited and can't wait to ride it up and down scenic 98 in Destin!

Turtles

Here are a couple more pics from the turtle hospital...

Lyric feeding the sea turtles

Still feeding the turtles

Lyric, me, and Ian near the turtles....Ian will be 8 in July- and he is about as tall as me! (that doesn't mean a whole lot...but you get my drift)

Florida part 5

Here are the last of the photos from Florida...Man we had a blast!

Crane Center in Marathon

Aargg...Lyric as a pirate captain...

Lyric's photography- Crane Point overlooking the gulf....

Lyric in my shades- they were my favorite- and they broke that afternoon...

Lyric in the sand at Sandspur Beach at Bahia Honda National Park

Me and bub at the Turtle Hospital

Lyric taking a rest in the van on the way to the airport

Lyric with a plastic knofe moustache

Florida part 4

Wednesday, Jason, Lyric, and I took the boat out for the day...we had to turn it in at 4:30. The weather was cloudy and the water was very rough but we made the best of it. We tried fishing all over the place, but the currents were too strong- so no fish were biting. We did go to a nice little lunch/fuel spot- Burdines. That night, we grilled steaks and just hung out. Thursday we went back to Key West and toured the Eco Discovery center, the USS Mohawk, and the Turtle Kraals Museum- we also at lunch at a little hole in the wall Mexican place called Salsa Loco. On the way back to Marathon- we stopped at Bahia Honda State Park- they have an awesome sandy beach there- just so happened a huge thunderstorm was rolling in when we got there, so we will be going back on Friday. It was a great- unplanned- afternoon. Thursday night, we just fished- caught several off the dock- and hung out int he pool. Friday, we are headed for Crane Point Nature Conservatory, Bahia Honda, and the Turtle Hospital. Busy busy!

Lyric loves being on the water....

Learning to drive the boat with dad

Still driving...he really was steering all alone- it is an ocean, not too much to run into, you know!

Me and bub at Burdines


View from Boot Key Harbor to the Atlantic- notice fuel prices.....

Me and hubby......

In front of a simulated underwater research station at eco-discovery

The USS Mohawk- look at opportunikeys to learn more...it was cool....

Lyric and an atomic fireball candy- too hot for him...

He didn't want to get his shorts wet- but the water barely covered his feet- pretty cute

Jason and Lyric playing with glow sticks in the pool.....

Florida part 3

Here are some photos from Tuesday- we went to Key West for dinner and sights....
We passed the very well endowed manikin in a store window- Jason called it a "Mandykin" so he needed to take my picture with it.....we will explain later if you are confused. Jason was selected to take part in the street performance- he was not very excited about it- but went along with it anyway....

Lyric and his new flip flops

close up....

Mandykin and Mandy

Fun....

Family at sunset

Jason participating