Park Day

James and I packed a picnic and walked down to the park yesterday. A lady in my MOMs Club and I had been talking about getting together because our kids have similar/odd nap schedules. So we had a picnic at the park. And we ended up spending a long time there. It was a lot of fun.
James is grasping the concept of going around the back of the slide before going down it. It's really fun to watch him learn and process new skills. =)

LBJ Ranch

My brother and sister-in-law are in town. That means lots of outings! So we headed out to LBJ Ranch to tour the ranch and have a picnic. We stopped at a winery on the way out to do a little testing and buy some wine for lunch. James loved the dog that hung around the winery. James and I played outside with Brutus while the others tasted.



Then it was time for lunch. We had a picnic...a very cold picnic. James had no complaints though. As long as the blueberries, Veggie Booty, and cookies are being provided, James is down for anything =)



We headed out to the ranch after that and did the driving tour and the tour of President Johnson's home office. James was a bit tired of being corralled by that point so Mom walked him around the grounds. The tour was very interesting, and I loved the house.



After the tour, we were all tuckered out so we all headed back to our house for pizza and Scrabble. We got a family picture in before it was too late. I just love when we're all together =) It's been such a fun week.

Sunsets

It was about 80 degrees out on Saturday, so my mom invited us to have drinks and supper at the Oasis. I didn't know how long James would last, but he was a trooper. He sat and played with Ellen and Dad for a long time and happily ate a hamburger (thanks Ellen, for doing the feeding!). We sat and sipped cocktails until James couldn't take it any more and wanted to run around (well...maybe not run, but toddle). So we went outside and we ended up playing at the Space Ship for quite a while. It was a lot of fun for everyone! Here are some highlights =)

Here is James watching Grandpa fiddle with his phone

Preparing for Takeoff =)

Enjoying the winter weather

Learning to play practical jokes on Mom

Zoo

Kind of on a whim this morning, I announced that we should go to the zoo today. It was such a nice warm day, and James had just had his first nap and eaten lunch. Timing was perfect! Jimmy jumped in the shower and we left soon after. It was so fun.

We saw tigers, a bear, lions, monkeys, goats, and all kinds of birds. James loved the birds. He surprised us by signing "bird" when he saw them! ::gushing with pride:: He was a little afraid when we fed the goats. The train ride was a highlight. We didn't stay too long. The zoo was just big enough for us to get through in time for James' second nap (still taking 2).

We had such a fun time. I'm glad we decided to be spontaneous and head out there. =)


Saying "hello" to the Parrots.


Checking out the tigers at feeding time.


Meeting the tortoises.

Sweet Berry Farms

This morning James and I loaded up early and headed to the pumpkin patch. It was a little drizzly, but much better than being in 100 degree weather! James loved the goats and the baby goats up in the tree. He couldn't get enough of touching all the pumpkins. We had such a great time. We got there early enough that we left just in time for the Columbus holiday crowd to arrive. Perfect!