The Zoo... turning lemons into lemonade!

Since we had to go to columbus for Hailey's MRI, we decided to make a fun time of it and take a trip to the zoo the day before. We got to the zoo around lunchtime and had a picnic lunch. We then had a fun day exploring all the animals. I think Hailey was more interested in saying hello to all the kids rather then looking at the animals. At one point a tiger was laying right next to her and she was too busy playing with a little boy to notice. Jeremy and I were more amazed then she was. Haileys favorite was probably the turtles and the fish. We also got to touch the starfish in the aquarium. After a long hot day we headed off to our hotel to relax. We took a swim in the hotel pool which really grosses me out but we had a really fun time. Especially Hailey! Hailey is usually very skeptical about swimming in big pools but she was like a little fish that day and has been every since. The next day turned out to be a rough day for us, so I am very happy we had such a fun day at the zoo to make up for it! :)

Canal days week

I took Hailey for a fun day in Roscoe. Its only down the street, yet we have never really explored some of the things to do there. Canal days were a good time to get down there and take advantage of some free admissions. We went to the museum which honestly was pretty boring for both her and I. We then took Haileys baby to the doctor and took a tour of the doctors house. After we had a picnic in the garden where Jeremy and I got married. This year they have a butterfly tree that was covered in beautiful Monarch butterflies. Then Hailey painted a top and we finished the day with a beautiful ride on the horse drawn canal boat. It was a really fun but hot day! I never really realized the beauty of area until I rode the canal boat. Its amazing what you have right in your backyard! On Friday we watched the Parade which was full of every princess and queen within 50 miles! lol Hailey had so much fun chasing the candy.

Lunch at the airport

In early August we went for lunch on a Saturday at the Airport. It was such a beautiful sunny day and the temperature was perfect. It was really windy way up on top of the hill though. It was pretty cool to be able to be so close and watch the planes take off. We could even walk up to the parked planes and look inside. I think we all had a good time doing something different and intriguing. After our lunch we found some great garage sales. Our best find was the shabby chic chair for 2 bucks!

catching up.. Girls night

Its been awhile so I will start from the beginning of August. Hailey and I had a fun girls night. We started off at First Friday where Hailey went in the jump house, got her face painted and then it started pouring rain. We walked back to the car in the rain and then stopped and got some movies. Hailey loves watching Stuart Little and she calls it Little little. When we got home we made our homemade pizza and watched movies together. I love these cozy nights with my little girl!

A trip to Papaws and to my hometown

Last week we packed up and took the long haul to Michigan. It always surprises me when we pull off the exit, how homesick I get. I see all the familiar things that I grew up to love about the city and the home I grew up in. I also love seeing my Dad who we don't really get to see but every 6 months. Hailey really enjoyed being at Papaws house. He always spoils her with chocolate milk, cookies and ice cream. Plus she gets away with just about anything there! Shes even allowed to eat cookies in HIS chair. Growing up it was a strict rule that we were only allowed to eat at the table. ha ha! How grandchildren change dads into grandpas! Jeremy and I enjoyed the week of sitting by the pool drinking beer, great food and relaxing. My personal favorite was not having to cook!



We also spent one day going downtown on the people mover (above ground rail that goes around Detroit). Hailey loved this and kept saying choo choo allll aboard! as it stopped at each station.

Happy Anniversary my darling Husband!

On July 14th, Jeremy and I had been married for a year. I can't believe it went by so quick! One whole year and we haven't strangled each other yet. I think thats an accomplishment in itself ha ha! I got pretty flowers for our anniversary from Jeremy. And we tried eating our cake but we took one bite and about gagged. Why in the world do people do this tradition?? Cake thats been in the freezer for a year?? Nasty!

The Library is a Zoo!

When we heard that the Columbus Zoo was coming to the library we were pretty excited. After spending a week at Grandma tynas house Hailey headed off to the library. When we got there we were a little late getting there and we were stuck in the back of the auditorium. I was quite disappointed with the show. The program had been publicised for the 2-4 age group but it was not at all geared for that age group. The speaker spoke in terms for a 3rd grade and up level. I had to explain everything to Hailey in words she would understand. It was neat seeing the different animals though. They even had a baby leapord there! Hailey like a majority of the kids were only entertianed for about 10 minutes. We suffered through the program thinking Hailey could touch the animals after but Hailey refused. She was too excited about reading books and doing puzzles with Mommy afterward. Also Hailey thought the statues were really cool outside the library and she looked so cute playing with them so of course I took some pictures. On the way home we stopped for a picnic lunch at Dresden Pool Playscape/Park and had yummy ice cream afterward. It was a fun day to spend together and Hailey was fast asleep on the ride home.




That Saturday we went to the farmers market and Hailey dove right into one of her favorite treats.. Rasberrys! She ate about a half pint of them in one sitting. The other half is on her face!