Hogle Zoo

Kevin, being the sweet boy that he is, was able to get free passes for all of my family to go to the zoo on Saturday. He is working there taking tickets.

It was quite a bit colder then I expected. It was great as long as the wind wasn't blowing then it became quite bitter. Kira and Katelyn had a great time looking at all the animals. Although as soon as we got out of the car, Kira would not crack a smile. She was the most somber looking child the whole time. She didn't like the big animals too much but she really liked the small animal enclosure.

Dean and Heather came, bringing little Kendal. She was adorable. What a cutie.

Kira liked the animals as long as they were smaller than her.

Kira and I and the elephants.

The little baby elephant Zuri.Katelyn and the elephants!

We then went to the Gorilla enclosure. They were huge and really close to the glass, Kira was very intimidated by them and wanted to leave immediately.

Katelyn and the Gorilla

Measuring my little Gorilla!We were able to see the Rhino's up-close also.

Kevin was also able to get us a ride on the carousel. Kira was on a wallaby, while Kevin rode the red panda. Cassidy and Katelyn were a couple rows behind us.
I think the highlight for Kira though was getting to ride the train. The whole time she kept pointing at the train saying "Choo Choo, Choo Choo."

Later on we got out of the cold and went into the gift shop. I was able to get Kira a cute shirt from the Zoo that had a train on the front. She loves it. My Grandma also bought her a cute Giraffe, Kira calls it her baby cause it has a blanky.

While in the Gift Shop they had these large stuffed animals so I decided to take a picture of Kira on the Elephant. As soon as she got off she immediately sat on the tiger/lion and waited for me to take her picture. She is such a funny little thing.
Thanks Kevin for such a great day. We really enjoyed it, and can't wait to go back.

April's Shower

I know this isn't about Kira, but definitely worth mentioning...

April is going to have twin boys and I got the honor of throwing her a baby shower here in Logan. It was a great day, I had so much fun planning it. We had Cheesecake and fruit which was perfect. We played games and opened presents through out the day. She is looking uncomfortable yet very happy. Congratulations April, I am so happy for you and the new additions in your family.

I also got to try my hand at making some diaper cakes for her. I put a blanket on the bottom, then diapers in the middle, the top layer had body wash and wipes wrapped in more diapers. I also added some cute animal bath toys. They were so much fun.

I also made some bib flowers, which turned out very cute also.

Opening her very cute presents.

Carlitos and Kira, She really is a happy child.

The girls... Wendy had to leave earlier :(
So from left to right: Holly, Me, April (the twins), Aja, Jen (baby girl Rossback)!

Longtime Friends... April and I were 7 when we were on the same softball team together. Aja became our friend when we were 12 after a long and bitter adolescent struggle. :) I can't imagine my life without these girls or my other mothers, Sandra and Marylou. Thank you for the many great memories.The end to great day!

Nothing Much to Report

So I have been bad about blogging, but nothing of note has really happened lately.

• New Years- Kira spent that night with her dad and I went out with some friends, so it was a good, but quiet night.
• Tia Cassidy's Birthday-Cass turned 22 on January 20th. She all grown up, how weird is that. We went to Firehouse Pizza for dinner and played games. It was a quiet evening.
• Papa's Birthday-My Dad just became older than dirt, but is Kira's all time favorite person, which for my dad is the best present he could have gotten.
• Valentines-We got up early and played that day, but overall it was pretty sedate. My mom ofcourse went all out and got us each some nice things for the holiday.
• St. Patricks Day-Now that was kind of a dud. I didn't have any cute green outfit for Kira. I did find a green shirt for her and I was sick all day. Maybe next year.

Kira's Accomplishments @ 18 months

• She is talking more and more everyday. She says "Mama" "Papa" "Up" "More" "Down" "Thank You" "Please" "Santa" "Puppy" "Baby" etc...
  
• She knows what sound a dog, duck, cat, cow, horse, sheep, pig, car, and train make.
• She knows where her tummy, nose, eyes, mouth, hair, hands, feet, and bum are.
• She is very good at saying please and thank you for the things she wants.
• She is a good helper and likes to help me pick-up and clean the house, although she still doesn't like the vacuum all that much.
• She is very feisty and likes to have some choice in what she wears in the morning. She is especially picky about her shoes.
• She like to have her done, and will go and look in the mirror after I am finished.
  
• We now have to go the store with her drink, snacks, purse, babies, and sometimes puppy.

She continues to be the sunshine in my life and can't imagine life without her.