Spring Break, Part 2

Ben was able to take a day off during the second half of our spring break and we decided to try out a little zoo near us called the Catocin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo.  It was the perfect size for toddlers!  We took a few hours to explore the zoo but we were able to take our time and see everything that was open.    We decided to try the wagon this time instead of the stroller and while it was a pain sometimes to pull on the unpaved pathways, I think it was easier to maneuver than the stroller would have been.  Plus the girls were able to see all around them instead of just straight ahead.  They loved riding in their wagon!

 

Monkeys!

 

So cool

 

Natalie in green, Noelle in white.

 

Wild pigs!

 

Alligators...who were really close to us.  Like 3 feet away.  I was questioning the strength of that wire fence that separated us.

 

We bought two food cups for the girls to feed some animals.

 

I love the expression on her face!

 

Natalie loved feeding the animals.  Noelle just threw the food at them.  She didn't want any animal eating out of her hand!

 

Our tour guide telling us about the upcoming animals.

 

Tigers!

 

We waited to feed the animals as we were leaving which we realized was a mistake.  All the animals were full by then!

 

We're trying to feed some deer (I know, they look like goats but they were deer) and no one wanted our food!

 

Here's a video I took of the girls trying to feed the deer. Not sure if it will work!

 

The girls were quite offended that the animals didn't want their food.  Especially Natalie.  She kept yelling, "Hey goat, I have food for you!" and then threw the pellets at them.

 

Bears!

After our trip, Daddy bought them each a stuffed animal, which took approximately 10 minutes to decide on.  We ended up coming home with an Arctic Fox and a Sloth Bear.  I'm all about stuffed animals but I loved how this zoo had a wide variety of animals, ones you wouldn't normally see in a store, like a sloth bear or an anteater!

The zoo also had a safari that you could go on and feed more animals, like zebras!  Unfortunately it wasn't open when we went so we're hoping to go back this summer and try the safari out!

Spring Break Part 1

Our spring break was much later this year due to Easter being in the middle of April.  While it took FOR-EVER to get to spring break, that meant we only had 8 weeks left of school after spring break!

We didn't really go anywhere for break, just stayed around the house and unpacked more.  The girls enjoyed the park near us and we got to hang out with friends during the week!  It was very relaxing and of course it sped by!

We started spring break by visiting Grammy and Pop Pop for the weekend.  The girls enjoyed playing at the park in town and seeing their grandparents!

 

Natalie in pink, Noelle in purple.

 

Grammy and Pop pop let them open their Easter baskets!

 

Cards are a favorite, especially if they contain stickers!

 

Bubbles!

 

We also got a chance to meet up with friends at the park near our house and the girls had so much fun sliding on all the slides and running around.  It was warm and sunny and the perfect day to try out the playground.

 

Noelle

 

Natalie

 

Enjoying our picnic table outside!

 

April Fools and Birthdays

I feel like April flew by...wasn't it just last week that we were ringing in 2017???  We were really busy in April and were still working on unpacking I just never had a chance to blog.  Trying to get rid of all these boxes! (or at least hide them from sight!)

At the very beginning of April we got to celebrate my grandfather's birthday and since we celebrated on April 1st, I had to try a little April Fool's joke on everyone!  The girls have name shirts from their 2nd birthday and I switched their shirts.  I also covered up Natalie's freckle on her face and used eye liner to put one on Noelle's face.  I did it for daycare the day before and it took Ms. Sara about an hour before she noticed!  Thankfully she has a great sense of humor and found it very funny.

When we arrived at my parents house, they were busy saying hello to the girls.  After a few minutes, my mom said "Natalie"s name and then did a double take and second guessed herself that it was Noelle.  Then she realized I had switched them!  At my grandparents house, no one really noticed since the girls were playing but after awhile "Noelle" stuck her thumb in her mouth which was a dead giveaway since Noelle doesn't suck her thumb.  My grandmother noticed right away and realized our joke!  It was fun to try to trick people.

 

How to keep toddlers busy?  Give them stickers and paper.

 

The birthday boy opening his gifts!

 

How you feel when there are no more stickers.

 

Great-Mom mom to the rescue!  More stickers!

 

It's always wonderful to see family and celebrate birthdays!