Where are they? I can't see them - we were at the kangaroo exhibit - but they were hiding way in the back...I told Michael when we visit Aunt Nancy and Uncle Tim it will be even better since then he will be able to pet the kangaroos - not just look at them!!! We talked about Grandma's trip to Australia and how she was going to pet lots of kangaroos!!!

Michael didn't like wearing his hat - but some of the time he was a good boy and wore it - it was a great day at the zoo - not too hot, a little overcast so not too sunny. Most of the animals were out and about...

Here are Michael and Cooper after we parked the car - ready to explore Africa

Big adventure - we went to the zoo on Tues April 25 - we went with our friend Gail and her daughter Lisa and Lisa's son Cooper. Mom got a library book out so we knew what to expect

Michael playing with the eggs - hope you can see him - he is wearing his camouflage pjs

Joann and Michael on Easter

hey - this egg is empty....where is all the good stuff???

Easter pictures - where are the eggs hiding???

More fun to wait while eating a letter!!!

Michael being good while Mom is on the computer

Michael's first work of art - I think Uncle Robert will need to give lots of instruction.

Michael is helping Mom by putting his toys away - such a good boy

Sorry Bryan - I think Michael has learned Joann's trick to pick up items with his feet

Let me just fix this gate with my tool...

Having fun with the eggs and Grandpa

The Godfather sent Michael a WONDERFUL Easter basket - thank you thank you thank you!!!! and this bib was just too cute not to share!!!!

Michael held onto his cookie even when he was sleeping - actually it wasn't a cookie but a veggie snack - see how he LOVES his veggies???

Michael was very tired after our trip to the mall - he fell asleep in his high chair after a little snack. First time he ever did that!!!

After our picture with the Easter Bunny we got some lunch - pizza and pasta - YUM!!! Grandpa saw it as a photo opportunity!!!

Today (Holy Thursday) we went to the Mall to see the Easter Bunny - we were so lucky - no one was there so we didn't have to wait - Michael was not really happy about being put on some bunny's lap - the bunny was very nice but Michael didn't smile - maybe next year.
He is getting his molars in - I think top and bottom, so sometimes he is NOT a happy camper lately.

Such good dogs - Michael was checking the dog's water to make sure it was ok

Joann did a silly thing - moved the brisket for dinner at the lifenight in her car without properly attaching the clingwrap - so a little of the gravy went on the rug in the back of the car...oops - but luckily Fletcher and Duncan helped to clean it up!!!!

BIG NEWS - today (Sat April 8) Michael walks all the way up the stairs!!! Sorry no pictures - Mom was behind me all the way to make sure I didn't go back down the stairs. He really didn't show too much attention to the stairs before this...but tonight he went all the way to the top. Dad was upstairs, and Arby had just come down the stairs. How exciting!!! Next we will have to work on going down the stairs.

I like to open and almost close the door - it is a fun game. Mom doesn't like it - just because a bug or two got into the house...bad bugs!!!

I can almost open the door - I can reach the handle now...just don't have that whole turning action down yet. Mom really has to make sure all the doors are locked now!!!

YUM - I really like pizza!!! Especially when Mom orders it with extra cheese - YUM!!! But why does she have to take so many pictures while I am eating the pizza?? Tonight we went to a Japanese steakhouse - good steak and chicken - but we didn't sit at the stove - too crowded - but still good food!!!

File file file - always stuff to file...what should I file socks under???

Happy Birthday Fletcher!!!! 15 years young!!!

Congratulations to Allison for getting her driver's license!!!!! Happy Birthday too!!!!