Monday, September 6, 2010

St. Louis Zoo

 We went to the St. Louis zoo today. Apparently since it's free and was Labor day, everyone in MO had to go. We ended up having to park about 3/4 mi away from the entrance and it was a MOB scene!! It totally would've been my Dad's worst nightmare. Needless to say, it was not our favorite zoo, but we still had a good time. I'd like to go again...on a weekday...when it's cold and kids are in school! It was a very pretty area though. We passed by this pretty pond and chapel. 
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Gabe had a fun time petting the goats. He kept calling them "Bella" and wanted to chase after and pet them by himself. I don't know if you can tell, but Cheeky has a mouthful of food leftover from lunch. When he doesn't want to eat anymore he just keeps the last bite in his mouth so you can't shove more in. He'll refuse to chew that bite for over an hour at times. It's gross and frustrating. We hope he moves on to a new phase soon, like feeding himself and delighting in each meal i provide for him. Cross you're fingers!
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Michael says chickens bring out the "farmgirl" in me. They liked me much better than Michael..i think he was jealous. These pics are for Grandma Fran who lovessssssss chickens!
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The Butterfly Aviary was our favorite part of the zoo. Beautiful flowers...not too crowed...
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Somebody was very tired by the end of the zoo trip. He earned himself a stuffed Hippo by saying the word "Hippo" now. :)

Sunday, August 29, 2010

The Arch

Before our trip to the Bahamas we checked out the St. Louis arch. It's really a beautiful park and amazing how big the arch is! There also is a neat museum in underneath it which pleased the history lover in me. Gabe loved running around in the grass!

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Mommy & Gabe in front of the arch..side shot
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Look at my teeth!
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haha look at me running away!
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Daddy got me!
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Bahamas

We had a great time in the Bahamas..it was so fun to see old friends and see Patti & Brendan tie the knot! Aside from it being ridiculously overpriced and super hot..the trip went really well. Gabe enjoyed the beach and swimming in the ocean for the first time! The Atlantis was pretty cool too. Here are a few pics from the trip. I think i figured out how to make them big...so enjoy!
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this is me enjoying the ocean
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Always a bridesmaid, already a bride...:)
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Gabe sat on Ahn's lap the entire ceremony. He whined whenever Michael tried to move him!
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Beautiful Patti!!
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Check out her gorgeous dress!
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Monday, August 9, 2010

Likes/Dislikes

Things I miss about Texas:
-Living in 1500 sq feet
-3 bedrooms
-the fabulous fenced in yard/ covered patio
-my best buddy living around the corner
-Target was 5 mins away
-olive garden was 5 mins away....
-hobby lobby was 2 mins away..(you get the idea)
-coffee group/ girlfriends with babies
-patton pool
-2 bathrooms
-pretty wildflowers
- my neighborhood loop
-bordering NM

Things I don't miss:
-the traffic
-going to sleep to the sound of sirens
-the heat
-cockroaches (although those only appeared at the end)
-michael's commute to work (it was like 20-30 mins depending on the gate..now it's maybe 30 seconds)
-the brown everywhere
-no good hiking trails for the dogs
-the heat that never ends!
-the distance to get anywhere. Texas was stinking big...anything "close" was a good 4 hr round trip drive.
-house repairs/costs
-air conditioning bill
-the water pressure


Well that's all i can come up with for now. All in all were pretty happy to be here in MO. Despite it being so isolated..we find the post refreshingly green and quiet and calm. We've moved up from the ghetto despite losing sq footage!

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Best Men

Hruska's Wedding!


We had an AWESOME time at the Hruska- Tillberg wedding. I could say a lot, but I'll let you enjoy all the pictures. Below is a pic of all the men at the wedding who either were currently serving or had served in the military at one time. It was like half the wedding!




Yes i did indeed wear the same color as the bridesmaids. Again. I guess I just really want to be a bridesmaid or something. Good thing i am next wedding...in the Bahamas!!



Mr. & Mrs. Hruska! About time!!!



Party Bus!!!

Gabers was enthralled with the bubbles. I have to get some...we're all about cheap entertainment!