Binder Park Zoo

For my sister-in-law's birthday, she wanted the whole family to spend the day at Binder Park Zoo. What a great idea! It was such a fun and exciting, although very warm, day! Brayden had an absolute ball! We could barely keep up with him as he ran from exhibit to exhibit. He was in awe the entire time. He loved all the animals and was so excited! We all had so much fun and we were glad that we could help Keri celebrate her birthday!!

Daddy and Brayden

Grandma and Brayden eating lunch. (Brayden spotted a peacock walking by the window as I took this picture!)

Mommy and Brayden getting ready to head out to see the animals.

Aunt Keri and Brayden feeding the giraffes. Brayden was a little unsure of this at first!

With Grandma and Aunt Keri looking at the monkeys.

He was so excited that he couldn't contain his enthusiasm! He was squealing and jumping around here. :)

Keri, Sean, Brayden and I posing for a quick picture before leaving Wild Africa.

Going for a carousel ride. He loved it!

Feeding the pygmy goats with Grandma. This picture was taken about 5 seconds before he freaked out!!

Doing one of his favorite things....going down a slide!!

Brayden cooling down in one of the misters they had going at the zoo.

His favorite part....riding the train!

This was the scene about 5 minutes after leaving the zoo! We tuckered him out!!

Wheeee!!

A couple months ago we bought a used swingset from a family down the street from my parents. Brayden is an outdoor lover and we needed something to occupy him while he was outside. We are just finally getting time to assemble it in our backyard. Sean got the swing up the other day and Brayden has been swinging non-stop. Tonight, Sean got out the slide and you would have thought that Brayden was going to explode with excitement. The whole time he was putting it up, Brayden kept repeating, "slide? slide?" Sean couldn't get it attached fast enough and Brayden was already flying down it, giggling and squealing the whole time. I think this has been one of the best investments that we have made!!

Ready. Set. Go!!!!

Wheeeeeeeee!

Watch out Milo!

Up the rock wall.

Here I come!!

Target Deals!

I cannot believe the deals I got at Target today. When the cashier first told me my total, pre-coupons, I nearly fainted. And then I nearly fainted again when he told me my total after coupons. Even he was speechless and couldn't believe what I saved with coupons. You are not going to believe this!!!! The picture below is all of my purchases today at Target.

Total Cost: $81.50

Total Savings: $74.98

Total Out of Pocket: $6.52

Yay!! I couldn't believe it! It really pays to take time to research and clip coupons. It is times like this that motivate me even more. I never used to clip coupons and often scoffed when I got behind someone who had coupons. Now....I can't imagine paying full price!!

SummerTime Splashin

Summer has come roaring in which means it is time for fun in the sprinkler! Sean had just finished mowing the lawn when we got home from work/daycare. Sean was watering the plants and Brayden decided he wanted to help. Only his help went from spraying the flowers and bushes to spraying daddy! He had a little too much fun!!

How does this thing work??

Like this!!

Cooling off in the mist. Brrr!!!

Is this how it works Daddy??

I got it!!

Getting you all wet!

Helping water the bushes.

I will spray you Mommy!!

Washing off his hands.

Chasing Daddy

I'm all wet!!

Meijer Super Deals!

A few weeks ago I got some more amazing deals at Meijer! This is what makes clipping coupons so worth it! I love getting these deals! We are going to have to get more cupboard space to hold all of my stock-up deals!!

Total Cost: $36.47

Total Savings: $30.41

Total Out of Pocket: $6.06

Double Whammy

This past Sunday was a double whammy for me. It was both Mother's Day and my 30th birthday! What a crazy, fun, busy weekend.

My husband and family spoiled me so much! On Saturday we went up to my parents for a cook-out and family time. On Sunday, my husband made me a great breakfast, a birthday cake, took me out to dinner and shopping and got me a great gift that only true scrapbookers would enjoy! :) It was such a great weekend. I am so blessed to have such a wonderful husband and family!

This was also my second mother's day. Being a mom is such an amazing thing. I never imagined what joy one little guy could bring to my life. His laughter and energy are contagious. I can't wait to get home from work at the end of the day and spend time with him. He is such a blessing and joy. I am so glad that I have him in my life which gives me a reason to celebrate Mother's Day.

Wii Time

Want to know what makes me melt?? Seeing my son sit just like his daddy and play the Wii with him. I.♥.my.boys!

Working in the Yard

Our lawn needed new landscaping....bad. When we first moved in, we threw in a few bushes and plants and called it good. I was 5 months pregnant at the time and we didn't have time for a whole lot more. We always knew that we wanted to re-do it. This spring, we got a flyer in our mailbox saying that our sub-division was going to be part of the 2010 Showcase of Homes. Yikes! We needed to do something to our yard! So we went out and spruced it up! And of course Brayden had to be right in the middle of it! He LOVES helping with everything!!

Say Cheese!

My little man is following in his Papa's and mommy's footsteps. He loves getting a hold of my camera and holding it up to his face and saying, "Cheese!" I had my other camera at the time and caught him in the act!!

"Cheese!!"

Here is Brayden's picture he took of me! Not bad!!

And here is his picture of Daddy!