ZOOOOOOO

I looove when we go to the zoo and exciting things happen. In the past we have seen: jaguars fight, a monkey nursing her baby, hippos play with a ball (they are normally super boring), a giraffe reach his head over a couple feet away from us, a polar bear slide down the water slide, a tiger fight with his reflection, a cougar trying to pee on the people walking below him, and I'm sure there are others! (can you tell we like the zoo?) Well yesterday did not disappoint.

A couple of orangutans? Look closer!!

Seriously so cute

Jace was in HEAVEN watching the monkeys. This one perched just a couple feet away.

I need one of these slides!

Enjoying the view

When we got to the Lions, this one was perched up on the rock... my favorite view of him.

But then, the female came up to him and they got snuggly! I have never seen these two even near each other.

Then the Lion got up and started growling as if he was protecting the Lioness. Holy cow! Hearing a Lion growl in person is definitely on my list of the most amazing sounds I've ever heard.

Scott and I agreed that the zoo is just as cool for adults as the children. I absolutely love going, and we just got a new pass so if anyone wants to go, give me a call!!

Ladie's Man

We had Adalee here the other day and Jace LOVED her. He could not keep his hands off her and was very sweet and tender with her! It was the cutest thing. I think she started getting a little sick of it though as you can see in the last picture! Look at those eyes!

We love visitors!

My gorgeous cousin Ashley and her cool husband, Tyler, came to see us! We loved having them here!

Joy School Grad

Throwing their hats!

Performing a song

Makenna "graduated" from her first year of joy school a couple weeks ago. We had a little ceremony and then a pool party. It was really cute. I have LOVED doing joy school with Makenna. It's great. I love the structure and the things they learn are so much fun.

When I have grown a foot or two...

While having a discussion about missions...

Me- "Someday Jace will be a missionary. You can be a missionary too if you want to."
Makenna- "But I don't want to be a missionary mom!"
Me- "Why not?"
Makenna- "Because I want to be a princess!"

Duh mom.

A child's prayer

Jace learning to fold his arms and "bow" his head!

Ahhh Summer time...

Summer is my favorite time of the year. Here are the things I love about summer...

1. Swimming/beach
2. Camping
3. Gardening
4. Making S'mores in the backyard (here are the kids from last weekend)

5. Kids running in the sprinklers
6. Getting a tan (I know I'm bad)
   
7. Vacations to look forward to
8. Barbecues
9. Summer fruit/veggies
10. Green plants (you appreciate this one a lot in NM)
    
11. Garage sales!
12. Ice Cold lemonade
    
13. Exercising in the nice cool mornings here
    
14. Going to the lake
15. Sending the kids outside to play
16. Picnics
17. Trips to the mountains
18. Visitors! (hint hint)
    
19. Taking family walks in the evenings
20. Popsicles
    

What do you guys love about the summer?!

The little guy

Bribe= Gum

Women's Conference

I know I know. I have been horrible about blogging lately. Busy busy busy, that's all I have to say!

Well I had the awesome privilege of going to Women's Conference this year at BYU, by myself, kid-less, awesome, yeah...
It was so much fun!! I got to see BFF Megan the first day I got there! All I can say, is she is my girl. We were definitely destined to meet the small amount of time she lived in ABQ. I wish she lived by me so bad! We had a blast together, and I miss her mucho.

(Not the best pic- stole from her blog)

I went to Women's Conference with madre and my 2 sister-in-laws Sherri and Michelle. It was SOOO much fun, and I learned so much, and I loved hearing the speakers, and I loved the amazing music, and there were no kids, and my bum hurt a little from sitting all day, and we stayed up late talking, and we didn't have to cook, uh-huh. awwww yeah, all except the bum thing.
Pretty sure I'll go again next year.

Me and my madre

This is what I like to call "all the crazy ladies." It is hilarious to see all these ladies without kids around- they turn into teenagers.

Love these girls