"Great" Visit

Last week we had a “great” visit from the great grandparents and Brandon.  It is always wonderful to have them visit and this trip was no exception.  We did all sorts of fun things like eating, drinking and being merry!  In this rare shot I caught grandma taking a sip of grandpas beer.  Can’t say I blame her.  Chasing after my tiny crazy crew can drive anyone to drink. 

We spent a couple mornings swimming at the hotel pool and lounging in the hot tub.

We enjoyed the beautiful 80 degree weather by blowing and chasing bubbles on the front porch. 

Of course we had to go to the zoo.  Everyone had fun feeding the giraffes.  It seems like all I ever post pics of are the giraffes so this time I decided to post a couple pictures of some of the other cuties we checked out.  A giant tortoise was close enough to touch, literally.  And the new reptile exhibit had all sorts of slithering things to find amongst the rocks.  

The entire gang went to the duck pond one morning and unloaded an entire loaf of bread feeding the fish and ducks. 

The boys even went rock climbing for the first time at Garden of the Gods.  Apparently there is something about being a boy and climbing on rocks that causes an overwhelming need to pose in macho stances.  Everyone was excited about the climb except Cole.  He just perched on a rock and waited until the excitement was over.