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52 Weeks is a year long challenge for YOU to be in a picture once a week for 52 weeks. We are always the ones behind the camera, this is YOUR chance to get out in front and be in the pictures with our family. We are glad you are joining this challenge. More importantly your family will really enjoy having you in the picture. Oh, you can just jump in now with 1 of 52, you're not getting off that easy! Now go take a picture!
52 Weeks is a year long challenge for YOU to be in a picture once a week for 52 weeks. We are always the ones behind the camera, this is YOUR chance to get out in front and be in the pictures with our family. We are glad you are joining this challenge. More importantly your family will really enjoy having you in the picture. Oh, you can just jump in now with 1 of 52, you're not getting off that easy! Now go take a picture!
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Last week was gorgeous down here. Sunshine. Temps flirting with 70. And best of all... Daddy had some free time, which meant.. FAMILY TIME!! We decided spur-of-the-moment to surprise the kids and take them to the Nashville Zoo. It's obviously off season and with the temps in the 40-50's, none most of the animals were not outside in their displays. (We were given discounted prices for that reason).
Despite not seeing many animals, the kids had a blast. I can't remember the name of these animals.. something similar to a groundhog/prairie dog.. anyways.. you could crawl thru this tunnel and pop up in their display! (It was one of the few animals we spotted outside) Such funny, little creatures!
Despite not being overly impressed with the Zoo (even if all the animals had been in their spot), we may go back just for one reason. The Jungle Gym. This picture just shows a quarter of the playground. It was HUGE. And since it was cooler (50*) and during the week, we had it to ourselves! Watch our family blog for more photos of our trip to the Zoo. (And to see surprise #2 for our kids)
Despite being nearly 2-1/2 yrs.. he's not interested in potty training. He's getting close.. but after fighting #1 to train by a certain age, I vowed to let the kids tell me when they are ready, no matter how old they get (within reason). The theory worked great for the girls.. both were a little over 3 yrs, and trained literally over night with minimal accidents. He thinks he big stuff sitting here. He does more talking and goofing around than anything so far. But if he wants to sit. I will be more than happy to obliged!
Despite not being overly impressed with the Zoo (even if all the animals had been in their spot), we may go back just for one reason. The Jungle Gym. This picture just shows a quarter of the playground. It was HUGE. And since it was cooler (50*) and during the week, we had it to ourselves! Watch our family blog for more photos of our trip to the Zoo. (And to see surprise #2 for our kids)Despite being nearly 2-1/2 yrs.. he's not interested in potty training. He's getting close.. but after fighting #1 to train by a certain age, I vowed to let the kids tell me when they are ready, no matter how old they get (within reason). The theory worked great for the girls.. both were a little over 3 yrs, and trained literally over night with minimal accidents. He thinks he big stuff sitting here. He does more talking and goofing around than anything so far. But if he wants to sit. I will be more than happy to obliged!
**Don't forget to wish CARIN a Happy Birthday today!!!**
Spent snuggling with our family
Just soaking up all the LOVE. 
Benji got to see James in the hospital, so he was more concerned about catching up with Jacob, than holding James. (not that I minded holding James alittle longer)
And cheesy (literally on her face) Katie.. all smiles with her new 
