The Zoo

This weekend we took Levi to the Zoo for the first time.  Our friend Ben joined us with his daughter, Dina.  It was incredibly hot, but the kids really enjoyed themselves.

I honestly can't remember what they were looking at.  But I like the photo.

Our little family.  And proof that I was there with Matt and Levi.  As the main photo taker  some may wonder if I was even there.

Here they are feeding the fish.

Levi loved feeding the birds.  He really wanted one to sit on his arm, like he saw others doing, but we just couldn't seem to make it happen.

Dina and Levi enjoying the small petting zoo.

My favorite thing about going to the Zoo is taking pictures of the animals.  So here are some of my animal photos from our trip.

Independence Day 2012

This year we hosted a pancake breakfast at our house before going to our neighborhood parade.  There were so many people here that I was too busy to take any pictures.  But it turned out good, and I think we may turn it into a family tradition.

We walked to the parade with my friend Janae, and her daughter Amy.  Levi and Amy are such cute friends.

That night we joined my brother Glen and his wife Sonja for some BBQ and fireworks.

It was too dark for me to get a good video, but Levi was loving the fireworks.  He was literally shouting for joy every time one went off.

The cuteness of Levi

Here are just of few of Levi's cute moments.

No child can resist playing in the sprinklers.

He may have gotten soaked, but just look at that smile.

For our family home evening dessert/snack we made chocolate chip cookies.

Getting to eat some of the dough is always the best part of making cookies.

At the beginning he is trying to find the ABC song.  Once found he gladly sings along.  That is until he decides he wants to play with the camera.