Tuesday, December 21, 2010

The Zoo and Christmas - Round One - Texas

Yes, I am aware that I have two of the cutest boys around town. I am blessed.

So...zoos....animals in captivity sucks...but we love going there. We love learning about the animals, their habitats, and so forth....a part of me...the part of me that bought a membership so we could go as many times as we like for a year, hopes they put the money towards bettering our world for the amazing creatures we share it with. That said, the four of us had another lovely day amongst the wild. (This is the Dallas Zoo, in case you were wondering.)

This mama lion let me look her right in the eyes for...it had to be a whole minute. I could not believe how small her pupils were...pencil tip tiny. She is amazing.
Just sitting there, soaking up the sun...and probably wondering how tasty we are...

Finny's first pony ride. He hates the horses on the carousel, but the real thing he LOVES! Technically...he IS a cowboy, being born in Texas and all.
Since every one here will be visiting others on the actual Christmas, we had ours early. It was a very fun evening that ended with a horse drawn carriage pulling us through the neighborhood to look at lights. It was even in the 50's or 40's - chilly for Texas!
What holiday table photo would be complete without my diet coke sitting center stage?
Awww, Mommy with her angel boy.
More aaaawwww, Mama with her angel baby.
Did somebody say presents???? Is it a pacifier? oo, oo, please let it be a giant pacifier...
So, I had to pull a couple of strings, jump through hoops with the elves, and really hound Santa with emails, but he agreed to come to our house early so Liam and Finn could open their presents before we left for NY.
Every one was SO SO happy to give Daddy a super duper fly swatter. Seriously. You have no idea. He actually hangs up fly tape....there better not be any more of that!!!!
Pogo stick and new Spider Man helmet - thanks Santa!!!
Here, Mommy, wouldn't you love Liam's old sneaker for Christmas? (And the answer is YES, anything from your sweet little face!)
AAAAAAA, can you stand it???? Matching Santa robes from Grandpa ("in Arizona" as Liam likes to call him) and Krissy. Thanks, guys!!!
The new Scooby Doo DVD was pretty much a hit.
We love driving cars on Liam's head.
Merry Christmas post-it notes! You didn't need those, Mama, did you?
I know, I know. Bill didn't want me to put this up here...at least I kept the full frontal's to myself. But, hot diggity, look at those cute little buns in a snowman hat and snow boots! He's all ready for the chilly northeast!!!

Merry Christmas to all my dear ones!


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