Baby's First Trip to the Zoo

Today we went with Blake's best buddy Lane to the zoo!  Somehow we were able to get Nick, I, Jennie and Brandon all there (Nick works literally one minute away from the zoo so he was able
to meet us)  It was the first time for both of the babies and I think they really enjoyed it.

Ready to see all the animals


Daddy showing Blake the monkeys


Jennie, Lane
and Brandon



Our family


The CHEETAH


The ZEBRA


and our favorite the GIRAFF and the crazy ostrich (sp???)


Me and my sweet girl

"Swimming"

How cute are these two baby girls?

Lane came over for a little "swimming"..............


Blake is using her hands so much, It looks like she's doing "itsy bitsy spider" here :)

VAY-KAY-TION

We returned last night from our week long trip to the Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg,
Tennessee.  What an amazing trip.  In our cabin we had:  Memom, Pop, Dad,  Kim, Heather and Clint, Stephy and Brian, Chad and Amy, Derek, Ronnie, Allan, 
Sherry, Scarlet,Samantha, Patsy, Nick, Me, Blake, and Lulu the dog.  It was so nice having plenty
of help withBlake and getting to go rafting and hiking.  We cooked and played cards and
enjoyed havingfamily around.  Blake got tons of new clothes that will actually fit!!  We had such a great time, I wish we could go every year.  

Here are some of the scenic views:












This little creek was steps behing the cabin.


Here is the cabin we stayed in.


We hiked three miles up a mountain, even Dad went! Way to go Dad!

Derek Hiking


Brian hiking


Nick at the lookout where you can see 7 states on a clear day.


Nick obeying the rules.

Here are Derek and Brain having way to much energy.


Cheerleader (Samantha) at the waterfall.


Blake getting her first haircut by Aunt Stephy (a cosmetologist extrodinaire) ..no more long
hairs on her forehead!! Thanks Stephy, I wouldn't trust anyone but you.


Exploring with Mommy and Daddy











Dancing with Uncle Brian


Playing ball with Uncle Clint.


Having a bottle with Aunt Heather.


Rocking with PawPaw



Playing RedNeck Golf..


Dad, Me, Stephy, Heather and Brian (thanks Nick for taking this :)


The girls playing Spades.  I could play cards every day.


Getting some Lovin' from Memom



Goin on a Bear HUNT!!!!

Having dinner out with Nana


Stephy, Lulu and Blake



White Water rafting!!!! SOOOOO much fun even if it was freezing.



Waiting for our air plane at the airport.




It was very special to get to be with my Dad on Father's Day. He is a strong shoulder for me and I am lucky to have him.  I know he enjoyed being with Blake all week and she enjoyed him just
as much.  It was also Nick's very first Father's Day, I will be put up a special Father's Day post soon.

This is actually from a few weeks ago, swimming with Lindsay and Lex..super cute. Blake loves the water, she lays in her floaty and just chills.  

Monday Pictures

Ok, I  know I'm biased, but Blake is sooo stinkin' cute.