Tuesday, July 19, 2011

We All Went On Safari...

For our family vacation we decided to take the kids on a safari.  We drove through the park where most of the animals are able to roam free.  (The dangerous ones are surrounded by fences.)  It was so awesome to see zebras, giraffes, elephants and more right outside our car windows!  



In October, Kieran was too shy to pet the animals at the petting zoo.
He's definitely not shy anymore!  

We took a train ride as well.  This was Kieran's favorite part.
A two dollar train ride, go figure.  

Meet George.  He's ten feet tall and happy to wash your car for you, for a small fee.

While George washed our car, we were inside the vehicle.
Although it terrified Kieran at the time, later it was all he talked about.
The power of an elephant's spray is not to be underestimated!

Watusi cattle.  Another African animal that we saw up close.

The adventures of the day were fun but exhausting.

Monday, July 18, 2011

Catching Up: Our 4th of July...

We had a great 4th of July with a backyard bbq and neighborhood fireworks.
Jonathan, Katie, Grandpa, Marisa, Grandma, Haley, Mike, Kieran, & Amy

Our little firecracker.  She was not afraid of the fireworks at all!
Instead, she cheered and said, "Boom, Boom! More!"

He looks brave, but the fireworks did frighten him,
especially after one misfired and singed his sweatshirt!
No one was injured, thankfully.

My handsome guys.

Mike (aka Daddy), Uncle Jonathan, Kieran, & Grandpa.

Next post, when I find a quick moment, I'll update you all on our family vacation.