Trip to the zoo

This afternoon we took the kids to The Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin. Mimi, Peepaw, Aunt Rachel, and Mckenzie went too!

Emory was silly with excitement!!

This was as close as she would get to the big snake! She thinks snakes are yucky.

Emory checking out all the animals.

One of the toucan's

There are many peacocks that roam freely throughout the zoo.

Emory looking for the baby giraffe.

The giraffe's are my favorite.

Emory likes the giraffe's alot too!

Cason was super good the whole time we were there. He just relaxed and enjoyed the ride!

Mckenzie pointing out the lions. She's in the "Vanna White" pose!

The "daddy" lion as Emory called him! You can see the "mommy" lion peeking out from behind the log.

She later came to the glass to check us out! I guess she was not too impressed with us because she mosied right back over to her log and laid back down. Ha!

A row of turtles.

Can you find the two peacocks in the tree? (may have to click to enlarge)

It is a little unnerving to discover two big birds perched high over your head.

Emory liked the pink flamingos!

Here she is standing on one leg like the flamingos!

Emory checking out the monkey's! She said they were her favorite but I somehow forgot to get a picture.

After we finished looking at all the animals Rachel, Mckenzie, Emory and I rode the train.

Emory saying choo choo!

 Emory and Cason had a wonderful time at the zoo!

10 Months Old

Cason Bradley you are 10 months old today!

You wear size 9 and 12 months clothes, a size 2 shoe, and a size 4 diaper. You now have 8 teeth with more on the way! (4 top & 4 bottom)

You can say mama, dada, bye bye, ay (hi), dat (that), uh and eh. You say uh when you don't get your way and eh when you want something.

You are walking with assistance and have stood all by yourself for 10 to 15 seconds! You are eating baby food and table food. You have tried and loved various types of beans, peas, apples, carrots, spaghetti, pancakes, cake, ravioli, chicken nuggets, biscuits, Nilla Wafers, and tomatoes. You definitely prefer the table food because you want to feed yourself.

You can wave hi/bye and love to play peek-a-boo. You are a curious little thing and love to explore your sister's bedroom. You are a pro at emptying out the toy basket and Emory's kitchen.

You love to throw things. You throw things from your highchair, crib, and just in general. You adore your sister and follow Emory around like a little duckling.

 You are a very good baby and only get fussy if you are hungry or tired. You love to laugh and are such a happy little guy!

I can't believe you are already 10 months old. It seems like just yesterday we were bringing you home from the hospital. We love you very much Cason!

Emory Banana

For as long as I can remember I have been called Hannah Banana, so when Emory decided to wear her banana peel as a hat this evening it seemed only fitting to take a picture.

Weekend Fun

Sunday evening Emory painted with the sidewalk paint and chalk set she got for her birthday. She loved it and had a blast.

Emory thought Hank and Cole needed a little color too!

Cason spent the better part of the weekend emptying Emory's kitchen, which is his new favorite activity. He opens and closes the doors, bangs all the pots together, and enjoys making a big mess!

 Saturday afternoon we took Emory to see Beauty & The Beast 3D at the theater. Mimi and Peepaw kept Cason so it was just the three of us. Emory sang along, recited the lines, ate popcorn, and had a good time.

Here she is modeling her 3D glasses this afternoon.

She was on her way to take her backpack with her ballet clothes to Mimi's house for tomorrow. Not sure why she wanted to wear her hat!

Photo Shoot

When Emory was a baby I had her pictures made when she was a newborn, 6 months, 9 months, and 1 year old and wanted to do the same for Cason. Unfortunately with Christmas and Emory's birthday I waited to late and the photographer could not get us in until the end of February. So I was feeling a little guilty yesterday morning and decided to attempt a photo shoot at home. They are definitely not professional quality but at least I have something documenting Cason at 9 months (barely).

Discoveries

A certain little someone discovered all kinds of goodies in the kitchen this evening.

Emory's First Ballet Class

Emory went to her first ballet class this afternoon or as she calls it ballerina school. I bought her a cute little pink leotard with matching skirt to wear but she insisted on wearing her purple tutu, because "ballerina's wear tutu's mama." She learned first position, baby steps, and turns. She lost interest a few times as did most of the little girls but did really well for her first class. 

Emory had fun at ballet class and said she wants to go back next week!!!