A Day at the Zoo

We spent last weekend in Hattiesburg! Yeah! Morgan is going to the flowergirl in my cousin Megan's wedding so Saturday morning she got to try on dresses. She had tons of fun dressing up and looking at the princesses (aka brides)! Later, we went took Chick-fil-a to the Hattiesburg park/zoo for a picnic.

We were suppose to see the zookeepers feed the alligators, but they were not hungry. I wonder if they hairbow and shoe floating in the pond had anything to do with that? Hmm...



The zoo is decorating for their annual "Zoo Boo". The kids loved all the spooky decorations!

This was her "I don't want my picture taken so hurry up and snap it cause I've got stuff to do" pose.

And this was the "I've seriously had enough and I need a nap pose".

Of course my allergies chose Saturday to act up so I look like death warmed over (where did that expression come from?), but we had a great time!

Don't Speak

Right now I'm hearing the No Doubt song "Don't Speak" running through my head. For the second time this school year I have bragged that I actually had 2 sick days roll over from last year (for the first time in the nine years I have been teaching) only to spend the next day home with a sick child! In this case, it's both boys. Neither acts sick but both have a crazy rash. Fifths disease and strep are both going around so we have an appointment this afternoon. I don't think I'll be bragging about my sick days (or lack thereof) anymore!

The unexpected time at home has given me a little time to update - which I'm very happy about! Maybe this will get be back on board the blogging train! I decided that before I tried to start posting more regularly, I should go back a month or so and post some old pics.

To end the summer we had "Family Fun Day" that included a trip to the Jackson Zoo. The kids had a blast! I must admit - although not the New Orleans Zoo - Jackson has come a long way since we were kids!

Trevor and Peyton's First Day

The boys are both still liking school! Trevor was mad to have to stay home today. Peyton, however, was very excited. I hope that's not a sign of things to come!

Morgan's First Day

(complete with Hannah Montana lunchbox)
Morgan absolutely loves her new school! She is learning so much! Friday she brought home a paper bag vest with flaps that revealed her ribs, lungs, and heart. She also brought home a baggie of blood they had made to discuss red and white blood cells! (AKA corn syrup, red hots, and white dinner mints) She was so proud!

After only being in school for a couple of weeks, she had our first major accident. She fell out of a swing and split her head open. Thankfully Dr. Fairchild was able to glue it back together instead of stapling it! She's all better now, but I still can't get that glue out!

The boys' first Choco Tacos!

Wrapping Daddy tighter and tighter around her little finger!