How about you, you, you?
Seriously! Today was beautiful zoo weather. We loaded up and got to the zoo by 9:30. Perfect because they opened at 9:00 and we got a parking spot right up front! We made it in and we headed towards the children's area. On the way, we spotted some flamingos and WOW! They were bright ORANGE!
Oh well...on we went. Laela found a little gecko "crawling" around.
It was so fun, because they had little critters made out of metal on these big rocks. Laela thought they were pretty cool because they did not move. Then she explored the slide and tunnels.
Afterwards we moved on to check out the rest of the zoo.
Laela came across a few otters wrestling.
She was very serious and wondered what in the world they were doing! Then we walked around until we came across the reptile/bird center. YUCK! I really do not like small (or big) slimy things. We saw a few crazy hair birds, snakes, lizards, alligators, etc.
It was so funny because Laela tried to give a salamander a drink of her juice! She was so excited to share. :)
Next came the giraffes. Laela loved seeing the giraffes as long as we were far away! She did not want to have anything to do with them up close....
There really were not a ton of animals out, as they were remodeling for spring (one day too early?) However, we still got to see penguins, monkeys and kangaroos too!
We ended up going back to the children's zoo area and it was much more "ALIVE". The barn was open and Laela got to see horses, ducks, sheep, pigs, fish, rabbits, and chickens! She thought she was in heaven!
Then we put her on the horse sadle and she was not sure what to think. She sat up there long enough for us to snap a shot and then she gave us the sign for "all done". I am just glad to know that I have a city girl! (No worries...I took her to the mall to go shopping when we were done at the zoo!) HA!
There were a ton of kids running, jumping and playing so Laela joined the action for a bit.
Okay...naptime was sneaking up on Laela, so we headed to the exit. On the way we spotted a carousel and knew Laela would love it! We bought her a ticket and daddy jumped aboard with her. She chose the giraffe and got buckled on.
Oh man! Laela had a fantastic two minutes on the carousel!
It was another story when Ro had to take her off. YIKES! Let's just say we called her Ismerelda (that is her "other" name).
So...on to the car. What a fabuous, fun day the three of us had at the zoo. We made it out of the parking lot and on to the highway when we turned around to fin
Then, the funniest thing happened. Laela was riding her car around the house and the handle that steers popped off. When we built it, the screw was missing to hold the handle on. We figured it really wasn't a big deal. Well, Laela was holding on tight, rocking back and forth when...POP! She was so confused and the whole time her car was still moving!
We made a quick repair and off she went!
YES! Laela Grace. Of course since mommy and daddy had on yard gloves, she need gloves too! So...the pink, leopard print winter mittens had to work!
Then we were putting leaves in the bag, but the princess did not want to touch them, so she used the dust pan. Oh my! I think we may need a little more practice with yardwork, but no fear! We have plenty to do and our sweet girl can help us out this year.
Laela is talking to her daddy on the phone! Ro has been out of town since Monday, so Laela was BESIDE HERSELF when she got to talk to daddy today!
(Please disregard the diet coke can. She got it out of the refrigerator and was "drinking" it with her dinner tonight....oh my....how independent we are these days!)
I just happen to call while she was eating dinner and Laela decided that she needed to TALK to her daddy. WOW! She was so happy and she definitely gave him an earful!
We order Laela a little scooter after seeing her jump right on one at a friends house. I was cracking up at her tonight. She loves to get on and say "help!" She likes for me to push her around. (We just need to work on the part about moving her leg to make it go all by herself!)
Thing #3 Birthday party at school!
Laela got to celebrate one of her friend's birthdays at school today. She didn't eat any breakfast or lunch, but they said she ate half of her cookie!
Oh...and of course I LOVE her shoes and so did she! When she put them on this morning, she said, "WOW!" and I cracked up laughing! 
Here are the materials: (Sorry this picture is turned over. For some crazy reason I can not flip it.)
The sewing machince Ro got me for Christmas. I have not had time to open it, but now I did! 
This cute polka-dot fabric.
Brandt and Laela were not up for much run around play time, but they did love driving this classic car.
They both had steering wheels, but I think Laela was in the "driver's seat" (if you know what I mean.) BTW...who does she get that from? :)
Seriously! Today was beautiful zoo weather. We loaded up and got to the zoo by 9:30. Perfect because they opened at 9:00 and we got a parking spot right up front! We made it in and we headed towards the children's area. On the way, we spotted some flamingos and WOW! They were bright ORANGE! 
Oh well...on we went. Laela found a little gecko "crawling" around. 
It was so fun, because they had little critters made out of metal on these big rocks. Laela thought they were pretty cool because they did not move. Then she explored the slide and tunnels.
Afterwards we moved on to check out the rest of the zoo. 
Laela came across a few otters wrestling. 
She was very serious and wondered what in the world they were doing! Then we walked around until we came across the reptile/bird center. YUCK! I really do not like small (or big) slimy things. We saw a few crazy hair birds, snakes, lizards, alligators, etc. 
It was so funny because Laela tried to give a salamander a drink of her juice! She was so excited to share. :)
Next came the giraffes. Laela loved seeing the giraffes as long as we were far away! She did not want to have anything to do with them up close....
We ended up going back to the children's zoo area and it was much more "ALIVE". The barn was open and Laela got to see horses, ducks, sheep, pigs, fish, rabbits, and chickens! She thought she was in heaven!
Then we put her on the horse sadle and she was not sure what to think. She sat up there long enough for us to snap a shot and then she gave us the sign for "all done". I am just glad to know that I have a city girl! (No worries...I took her to the mall to go shopping when we were done at the zoo!) HA!
There were a ton of kids running, jumping and playing so Laela joined the action for a bit. 
Okay...naptime was sneaking up on Laela, so we headed to the exit. On the way we spotted a carousel and knew Laela would love it! We bought her a ticket and daddy jumped aboard with her. She chose the giraffe and got buckled on.
Oh man! Laela had a fantastic two minutes on the carousel!
So...on to the car. What a fabuous, fun day the three of us had at the zoo. We made it out of the parking lot and on to the highway when we turned around to fin
