"The fundamental mission of motherhood now is the same as it always was: to nurture, protect, and instruct children, to create a home environment that enables them to learn and grow, to help them develop a heart for God and his purposes, and to send them out into the world prepared to live both fully and meaningfully."

-Sally Clarkson from the Mission of Motherhood

Friday, March 19, 2010

Zoo time with Gamma and Pepaw

AnnMarie's birthday got a little sweeter when Gamma and Pepaw came into town to help celebrate. We had a wonderful weekend as always, and our highlight was taking a trip to the Waco zoo. It was the PERFECT day for it!
Pausing by the buffalos
It was just too much walkin for Clark

The zoo is great, I'm telling you. In the new "Asian Forest" there's a place for kids to climb and play. AM had fun jumping on these chimes.
Meeting the zoo's newest---Mr. Orangutan
Afterwards, we stopped for a drink break (and a popsicle break)
I don't have pictures to show for it, but Gamma brought lots of fun birthday presents, including a highly sought after new backpack and new spring duds. And Pepaw (as ALWAYS) helped us with numerous projects around the house. Every time this master handyman comes the condition/functionality of our house is significantly improved! A big THANK YOU to you both!
We miss you, Gamma and Pepaw! Thanks for treating us to a super fun weekend.

2 comments:

emily martin said...

I love the one of AM by the orangutan!

Melissa said...

We go there alllll the time when we are in town. But this time it was INSANE! We went Thursday and I swear the entire state of Texas was there. In all these years we've never even been there in a crowd, and this time you could not even walk around. Craziness! So glad y'all are having fun. Your kiddos are tooo cute! Why are our babies growing so fast?