We found that though animals may be fun in books, or perhaps far away, but large animals upclose can be a bit intimidating. Mommy got a really nice hug though. Horses also can make some interesting, and loud sounds. 
Here we are sitting on the train. CHO CHO! This was great when we were hot and tired. The park is very large, with lots of things to see, and we were often busy running around. The twins even agreed it is a better value than Lagoon. Can you even believe that one?
There have been times that for a few minutes I do not know exactly where my child is. Well the other day she was playing in her room, and I was doing some Mommy thing, like laundry and I realized that she was being awfully quiet. Often being quiet can be cause for concern, as that is when little ones can be in the most trouble, anyway, I found where she was and I thought, "Did I put her down for a nap?" No I did not, but she actually climbed onto her piano, and then into her crib and entertained herself until falling asleep. Oh how nice you say, even puts herself to bed. This has never happened before, and I doubt will happen again. Juli does not take naps all the time, nor are they long, but it was nice while it lasted. Sweet dreams my little sweet one!
On some Saturdays, Home Depot has a free workshop where kids can make some sort of wood project. When we went it was a miniature wheelbarrow planter. Ju ju, Laura, and Grandpa all had fun hammering and sanding away. All parties were involved. What a great way to bond with family, and with tools.
Ju Ju loves to go for walks with her mommy and daddy. We try to go for walks anytime Ryan has a rare moment when he is not at his internship or doing something for school. We are trying hard to be patient and are so thankful that we have a hardworking Daddy to do well in school. Ju ju loves to go to the park and "wing" and go down the slide. She would likely do this all day if she could. Often the first word out of her mouth in the morning is swing. She is getting so busy and fun!
We find Ju ju in some funny places, where she cannot always get out from. We sometimes hear a small whine which growes louder and more desperate the longer she is left where she gets herself into. She loves climbing and sneaking into various places. These 2 pictures are from March. 
These next pictures are from GTU where my sisters and I got to be models for the day and were on the show modeling clothing for those on a budget. It was good times for all of us, and we got "paid" with food from Panda Express, lady finger desert that was featured and made on the show, and lovely chocolates. It was fun doing likely a once-in-a-lifetime experience with my sisters, and my nice sister-in-law, Lauren burned it onto a DVD for later viewing.
