zoo trip with friends

This week we met up with some of my primary school teachers turned stay-at-home-mom friends for a zoo trip. Our local zoo is so nice and the perfect place to spend a warm, fall morning.

from left to right: Elise, Cara, Ellie & Luke

Luke has a soft spot for Elise.

Cara loved hanging with Elise too.

and sweet Ellie, well, she decided baby dreams were better than stinky zoo animals :)

Most of the animals were out this morning.

I couldn't take enough photos of my cutie in his John Deere hat.

On our way out we caught a glimpse of the train.

Next time we are buying tokens and taking a ride!

 I had my friend Erin snap a few photos of Luke and I,

and though these are less than flattering of me, they document the two of us together!

What a fun trip to the zoo!

With our new membership (thanks to Luke's birthday gifts!) 

we look forward to spending many mornings here this fall!

those curls

Luke has a head full of beautiful, perfectly coiled curls after his bath. 

As his hair dries and he sleeps on the ringlets, they quickly fall apart into smooth waves. 

I had to take a few pictures of him after his bath last night to document his head full of curls. 

Wherever this hair came from, I love it & hope it sticks around!

Playtime at the mall

Today I had to run to the mall for Target essentials and some items at the Christian bookstore. After walking around a bit, I decided to give Luke a break from the stroller in the kiddie play area. He had a ball. :)

Big ears

We went to Target today so I could get my first pumpkin spice latte of the year. I've been saving my last gift card for this drink and it didn't disappoint!

We cruised around so Luke could ride in the cart (one of his favorite things to do) and I could enjoy my latte. Target had Halloween items in their "Dollar Spot" and I could resist putting these giant ears on Luke. :) What are they supposed to be? Elf ears?

Big ears, small ears, this little man always looks precious.

:)

bath buddies

Quite often John will give Luke his evening bath. I love to hear my boys talking and splashing and laughing in the bathroom. I snapped this photo the other night as they came out and love to look at it during the day. I am so blessed!

Joe Cool

Lookin' fly in my shades and a Polo shirt :)

You better be getting my good side, Mom!

Bluebird Gap Farm

Last week was week two of a nasty cold for both Luke and Mommy. By Wednesday we were both getting cabin fever and decided to take a little outing to Bluebird Gap Farm, a free little farm/park/playground in Hampton. With our friends Adrienne and Emerson along for the afternoon, we had a great time! The fresh air was a great change from our tissue-covered house. We can't wait to go back!