Nice Weather!

We have had the most beautiful weather this week. I wish our guests from last week could have been here this week. Though the weather was nice, it was chilly for Becky and Kay, especially since Becky informed us that she usually keeps her house set at 76 degrees. She was cold at our home. This week would have been much better for her. It has been great out. AJ and I have spent time outdoors a ton this week. On Monday, we had playgroup at our house and the kids all played in the back yard. AJ didn't even mind that the other kids played in his hot wheel cars. He was very good natured about sharing. The little girl in pink in the pictures is Ally. Though she is twice his age, I believe that AJ has a crush on her. Whenever she is around, AJ follows her all around. The little boy AJ is pouring sand on is Blake. He is the same age as AJ. Both born in October.

Yesterday we went to the zoo and met up with my friend Ann (mother of Ally and Brenden). We pulled Ally and AJ in a wagon through the zoo. AJ had a great time. All of the animal exhibits are now open and the animals were out enjoying the nice weather too. The petting zoo was open and AJ LOVED the goats. He really didn't want to leave the petting zoo, but when we showed him the train that was coming around and said we were going to go ride it, then he was ready to go with us. AJ loved the train ride, but did not like the carousel. It was big and it went kind of fast. I was holding onto AJ on the horse I put him on, but pure fear was in his eyes, then he almost cried and reached out for me. I just held him beside the horse until the ride stopped. He was braver in my arms, but it surprised me to see him so scared. He is usually such a fearless kid. Despite that, AJ had a great time at the zoo. Pretty soon the zoo will open up the boat rides and the pony rides. I'll take my camera next time I go so I can get a pic of him with the goats that he liked so much and see what he thinks of a real pony that doesn't go up and down and round and round like on the carousel. Today, we just played in our back yard for two hours until he was time to come in for lunch. It was so nice that I sat outside in shorts and a t-shirt. All this outdoor activity must be wearing AJ out. For the past three mornings in a row, he has slept 13 hours until 9 AM and still takes a 2 1/2 to 3 hour nap.