Louisville Zoo

We've been to the Louisville Zoo a couple times now, thanks to our annual membership.  This past time we finally saw the Polar Bear that everyone's been talking about.  We watched him for a little while.  He kept diving under the water to hide his stick in the rocks.  Guess he didn't want to share with his friends.

The lions are Annabelle's favorite exhibit.  If he didn't turn his head every few seconds I would swear he was fake.  He's in that same spot every time we go.

The penguin exhibit was finally open this last time too.  They were VERY entertaining to watch.  The marched, dived and even fought with each other.

Archorage Walking Trail

We took in some autumn sights on the local walking trail.  A nice 2 mile loop.  Jenn and I got some fresh air and wore out the kids.... a little.

Andrew found a little friend.... Mr. Caterpillar.

Huber's Farm

A few weeks back we ventured up to Huber's Farm.  It's this great little pumpkin patch/apple orchard/farm just across the border in Indiana.  The kids had a blast even though the petting zoo wasn't even open. 

Annabelle is definitely my muse.  I could follow her around all day with a camera.  She is so photogenic.  

Here's Annabelle and Clara riding their horses.  In a few years we can ride real horses, but for now we'll stick with the safe, still ones.

Annabelle found her pumpkin.  This is not a staged photo, we did purchase this one. 

Here's the whole gang.  Jacob, Andrew, Clara, Annabelle and Patrick.  (Patrick looks like he's wiping Annabelle's tear - cute!)

Miss Annabelle - taste test.  Can't buy any bad apples.

If brother has a stick, I must have one too.

Such a good big brother!

Green Bay Trip

 In early August the kids and I made the 9 hour journey from Louisville KY to Green Bay WI.  Although a long car ride, we all handled it well.  The kids watched some movies and took a couple naps.  Other than a sore tushy I remained sane throughout the trip.  Our kids travel very well, probably because they don't have a choice in the matter :)

 We stopped off in Milwaukee for a pit stop at the Raisanen house.  Andrew was very impressed with Nikolas' expansive collection of Legos.  Needless to say we didn't see the boys much.  Of course the room had one simple rule, "No Girls Allowed" (of course, Mommy is not a girl, so I could come in, but just to help clean up).

 We spend 10 days in Green Bay and managed to keep ourselves busy. 

 Andrew enjoyed his "boy time" with Nikolas.  They are pretty much inseparable.

Dave came up for the last day just in time to celebrate his birthday.  The Wilsons picked out a lovely Spiderman cake for Daddy.  We are now in our annual 7 week stretch where Dave and I are the same age.  So no "old lady" or "cougar" jokes, David!

Check out the other posts for our activities while in GB.

Bay Beach

We made a trip to Bay Beach with the kids.  We visited last summer, so Andrew knew exactly which rides he wanted to go on.  The army planes and race cars have to be his favorite rides. 

We even got Annabelle in a ride.  Such a big girl.  I waiting nervously for the ride to end.  I thought for sure Annabelle would start crying, but of course, it helped to have her big brother holding her hand right beside her.  She was even smiling and laughing by the end.

We finished up our trip with a ride on the train!