Visiting the Zoo with Marci

Marci went to the Zoo with us last Wednesday. It was fun to have her go with us and we had fun. We have a pass to the Zoo, which we love, and it's fun because every time we go we see something new that the animals do.

Kate and Marci at the Carousel
Kate being the pooper scooper
Kate looking at the Orangutan

Weekend Fun

Since it was beautiful weather this last weekend we took advantage of it and went to the zoo. We were able to see some cool things like the bears swim in the water, giraffes eat and come up to us really close (I tried posting a video with the giraffes- it was really cool- but it wouldn't upload, grrrr) and the siamangs make a ton of noise. They are funny monkeys. Later that afternoon we went with some friends to a beach to have a BBQ, but the beach was under construction so we had to go to a nearby park. It had a beautiful view overlooking the water so that was nice.

Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!

We had beautiful weather this weekend and so we took advantage of that and went to the zoo Saturday morning. It was a fun family outing. We have a membership to the zoo so we try to go often. It's nice to have a membership because there's no pressure if you don't or can't see everything. Kate rode the carousal and talked about "riding a horse" the rest of the day. She loved seeing the giraffes, elephants, monkeys and lions. Preston was good and hung out in the stroller.

Then that night we went to some friends house and had a yummy dinner followed by playing the Farming Game. Kyle and I both grew up playing that game and it's so fun. The couple we played with liked it too so we had fun playing for a few hours. It was a late night for everyone! We kind of payed for it the next day with tired kids (and parents!). :)

I am a dental hygienist and worked full time for 2 years and then only one day a week for almost 2 years after Kate was born. It was great to get out of the house and nice to earn extra money. My coworkers are great and even though I quit working last September before having Preston, they still invite me to things. They are too nice. Well, last week they gave me the option of filling in whenever I want or working one day a month. I thought about this long and hard. It would be nice to keep up my skills a little, get out of the house and bring home some extra cash! (This job pays well so even one day a month is good!) So I talked to my family, Kyle and I prayed about it. Kyle wasn't sold on the idea and I was giving him the pros and cons. I asked my friend, Kati, who used to watch Kate one day a week if she'd be willing to watch the kids. (She has two of her own the same ages as my kids so it would be like watching two sets of twins!) She said yes, but then thought about the craziness of it all and decided against it. After getting her answer I talked to Kyle again and we decided that I would not work. I can always fill in if I really want, but I feel good about my decision. I figure why add more stress to my life (like if the kids are sick that one day I need to work and trying to find someone to watch them is tricky). Kyle said I could work the one day a month if I would feel more fulfilled, but he said "we only raise these kids once and it's worth it for you to be home with them". I have a good husband. I should be grateful he's not pressuring me to work and that he appreciates and values a stay at home mom! So onto the next poopy diaper and load of laundry!!! ha! :)