Lions Tigers & Bears.... oh my!

Our 1st day in South Carolina we decided to take Carter to the Columbia Zoo. We had a great time -- Carter really enjoyed the animals.

Carter wasn't too sure about this big lion sitting next to him -- but, he survived.

Just between me and you -- I wasn't too fond of the bears, there wasn't nearly enough protection between myself and the big grisly things... scary!!

Little baby lion -- very sweet and cuddly looking.... guess what, they grow up!

Josh took about 100 pictures of this one seal -- I felt obligated to add at least one to the blog!

Carter was showing Granddaddy something -- he didn't want him to miss out on anything.

Uncle Mattie, Auntie Ramie and me.... taking a quick break too cool off from the heat.

Look Granddaddy -- it is an elephant.

Just playin'

The new camera is great -- I've been using it quite a lot, learning all the ins & outs. There sure is a lot to learn! Please be patient....

Looks like Carter is thinking to himself -- where can I hide Kirby's bone so he can't find it!!

Running around in the grass with his book!


Here comes a big truck Mommy -- vroom vroom!

Tuc-Tuc (aka Tucker) and Carter runnin' around!

Tuc-Tuc is thirsty too Carter -- maybe he'll share?!?

Maybe NOT!

Tuc just relaxing... where is Kirby?!?

Silly Ryan!

Sunset over our pond - always so beautiful.

Our water-fountains!

Marbles Kids Museum

On Saturday Josh and I took Carter to the Marbles Kids Museum in downtown Raleigh. We had such a great time.

Not sure we'll have a Fire Fighter on our hands -- he wasn't too fond of the uniform! However, he sure did look cute in it.

Carter walked right up to the Wheel Barrel -- and knew exactly what to do with it! Very cute.

Josh and Carter ventured out on to this huge glass overlook -- Mommy wouldn't dare.

Janae!

Melissa, Madison & Janae joined Carter and I at the pool today -- we had a great time. I was able to get a cute shot of Janae before we ventured to the pool.

Denise... 26 weeks prego!

Here is a cute shot of Denise -- finally showing! You look great girlie.

New Friends!

A few months ago over lunch a dear friend of mine Cathy asked me if I would be interested in meeting a new friend -- one with a little guy the same age as Carter?!? Cathy was convinced we'd hit it off -- of course, you just never know! So, Cathy had a make your own pizza party at her house -- and the rest is history. We had them over on Saturday night for burgers - thanks for the yummy pasta salad! Not only did Josh and I gain new friends -- Carter has a bud, one that may just possibly be his best friend growing up. Rob & Natasha are great -- we're even thinking of storing a toothbrush at the house for them... heehee!! As Natasha put it, they had too much of the "special tea" so they crashed!

Brennan & Carter really enjoyed playing in Carter's tent.

I think they are playing peak-a-boo in this shot -- too cute!

Look at the expression on Carter's face -- he knows the dog dish is off limits....

Waiting on the steps for bed time...

Rob getting ready to take the boys up to their cozy beds so the grown ups can play some cards!

Addiction?!?

Some people are addicted to drugs, others to booze -- me, I think it is safe to say I'm addicted to the infamous world of bloggin' (though, it may have some thing to do with the cup o' coffee I had at 3:30pm!) It is 10:30pm -- way past my bed-time. Never do I stay up long enough to watch the 11 o'clock news.... tonight I may!