Lions & Tigers & Bears, OH MY!

Alex took his first trip to the NC Zoo today in Asheboro. Im not sure what I expected, but I have been to the SC Zoo prior to Alex when we went to visit some of Scotty's friends and I have to say I think I like the SC Zoo better. Its more compact, not nearly as much walking and I just feel like you could see the animals better. BUT - I felt like the NC Zoo had more land for the animals and they probably like that better. It is really nice, but its about 5 miles end to end. Shew...we walked it ALL! It was not the plan, but well....Ill just leave it at that.

The Zoo is divided into two regions, N America and Africa. I liked Africa MUCH better and would probably go back just to do Africa. N America is more spread out and we didn't see many animals there.

At lunch we met a bunch of 'friends' -- its a Mommy's group I have been active in for a while. It was fun to finally get to meet people and put faces to 'names' and see all the kiddos together. There are some good looking NC Babies out there!

Beach Trip!

No Daddy, I dont want to leave!

In other news, as I was buckling him in his car seat this morning he started waving and said, "Bye Bye!" I said, "Yes Alex, we ARE going Bye Bye!" He is making steps...not with his feet, but he is making steps.

Big Day for Alex

Alex had his first dinner of all big people solids. Chopped up chicken, corn, peas and Cheerios with a side of Apple Juice! He did really really well with that. I was shocked. I think we were more scared about this transition than he was!

What is this stuck on my chinny chin chin???

Notice the use of the left hand below! Yikes, do we have a lefty??? The males in Scotty's family are known to be left handed.

Hey Mom! This isn't so bad!

Easter Numero Uno

Im practicing my spanglish as you can tell, in prep for our trip to Mexico - Riviera Maya - in 19 days!!!!

So on to what you came to see -- Alex's Easter. This is just part one. We were at Scotty's Mom's house yesterday for her side of the family. All went well...until Alex took a nasty spill on the brick patio...so off to the ER we went. Alex is fine and just has a nasty bump on the back of his head. I was told by the Discharge Nurse that God makes babies so they can bounce -- because of situations like this. Makes sense since this is the age they are learning to do so much and becoming more active. Still, the thought of him hitting the bricks like he did still brings tears to my eyes.

All the kiddo's together.

From Left: Alex, Presley, Cade & Jax

If you can believe it -- Alex is the youngest of the three babies. Presley is the oldest. She will be a year next week. Then Jax -- he is just a few weeks older than Alex.

Updates and more prayers

My friend who had the news I posted a few weeks back about her unborn child, Megan Grace, is currently on her way to Baltimore for a second opinion at Johns Hopkins. They have a group that specializes in Megan Grace's condition so thats why they are heading there. We are still praying for a miracle, that maybe the Dr.'s were wrong with the initial diagnosis, but whatever the outcome is, Megan's Mom & Dad need lots of prayers and love sent their way. So if you have a few minutes to spare, say a prayer for them, for safe travels, for the courage to face the news tomorrow and the strength to continue to fight so gracefully for their child.

****Edit****
The news is in and the prognosis is the same. Megan Grace will not be with her Mom and Dad long, but will go to be with God instead. Please pray for Megan Grace's Mom and Dad as they process this news. They are handling this with amazing strength and grace that is to be admired by all.

For Megan Grace's story and updates you can follow her blog here:
http://www.formegangrace.blogspot.com/

Alex...Meet the Easter Bunny

All smiles. I think its a boy thing. All the little girls were scared out of their minds!

Swwwwwiiiiiiinnnnnnggggg!!!!

All photos courtesy of Allison our wonderful friend who was playing with her new camera ....I think I want one!!!! Maybe for Christmas this year????


So you think Alex likes to swing? He LOVED it, laughed and giggled and flirted with the baby girl next to us the whole time.