Scarborough Faire

We got there right when it opened, just in time for the big cannon boom signaling the opening of the gates. Jacks immediately ran to ride the swinging pirate ship, accompanied by Mom and Anthony...who both started to feel seasick about halfway through the ride. Then, off to the facepainting tent for a black dragon on his cheek. We ate many a pretzel and turkey leg, and we even enjoyed "Ye Olde Cinnabon." (Why, when they attempt to make everything else era-appropriate, do they let Cinnabon in?) Jacks got a big kick out of throwing tomatoes at a guy calling taunts to him ("Hey shrimp!). We also rode an elephant, and he tried his hand at the joust. Cody preferred to watch his big brother try all these things and stayed in the spectators' gallery for most of it. His favorite part, I think, was when he got his very own pretzel from the pretzel vendor...but of course, he shared with Jacks. :) We had a fantastic time, and we can't wait to go again next year!

"Hoppy" Easter!

I took the boys to Northpark today to get their pics done with the bunnies. We had a bunch of out-takes with the bunny jumping out of the shot LOL, and Cody would NOT keep his legs crossed (with those big 'ole hogs, it's easy to see why, poor guy ), but I'm happy with the end result!

Bluebonnets!

We weren't able to find ANY last year, so when I learned there was a field not too far from our house, I dragged the boys out to snap a few pics, even though they're both a bit under the weather. Jacks has been learning all about Texas (armadillos, cowboys, and of course, the state flower) in school, so he was very excited to go out and see them in person. Cody would rather have been just about anywhere else. So we didn't get too many good shots, but I do love these 2. We might go back and try again on a less sunny, more healthy day. :)

My Men

Fun at the Zoo

To take advantage of the gorgeous weather, Mom and I took the boys to the zoo on Thursday. We saw elephants, giraffes, monkeys, rhinos, flamingos, and otters! I rented a wagon when we got there, and the boys walked most of the time but were able to hitch a ride when their legs got tired. The sun was bright so most of my pictures got washed out and Cody was not interested in posing at all, but I did get a few cute shots. We can't wait to go back again!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Tuesday in the Park with Jacks and Cody

We just HAD to get out and enjoy the warmer weather yesterday, so we headed to a nature preserve not far from our house. The boys enjoyed the playground, but their favorite part was going down by the creek, wading in the water, and making big splashes with the rocks. In the 2nd picture, you can see the big bump/scrape on Jackson's head where he tripped and landed on his forehead (that happened the day before, though, on the way into school). I'm so glad we spent the time outside, because it's supposed to get colder again tomorrow.