Hollywild Zoo

Rachel brought Cody and Ravyn to visit us for a few weeks. This past week Rachel & I took the kids to the local zoo, Hollywild. They have some animals that used to be in commercials and on TV. Lately, it is looking a little bit run down with some needs to update the fencing and animal enclosures, but overall, it's a nice little zoo with shade and several exhibits. Evan and Alex rode along and saw the attractions while Cody and Ravyn fed an pet the animals. Rachel also took her two on a bus ride to see the large animals and feed them bread.

The zoo had so many goats, I think every other exhibit had a goat in it. 

This zebra did not want the other zebra to get near us so he kept nudging her away.

Evan actually said "ah ah" for the monkey sound when he saw these monkeys.

The bears were active as one was pacing and one was swimming (behind the coke cup).

The lions and tigers were tired so we didn't get a good picture of them. The peacocks were everywhere so Ravyn and Cody both found large feathers to keep as a souvenir. 

Alex - 6 Months Old

Alex weighed in at 12 pounds 8 ounces at his 6 month visit with Dr. Parra. He measured 24" long, which puts him under the growth chart. He's no longer in the 0 - 2% range, he's negative. She made the nurse measure him 3 times. I feel his pain. I keep measuring myself everyday but haven't broken 5 foot, yet. I just have small babies - which is a blessing to me. Alex is rolling all over the place these days, from back to front to back. He is such a people person and loves to smile at everyone. He is drinking about 5 ounces of formula every three hours or so. He is now eating two meals a day with rice or oatmeal cereal mixed with a level 1 fruit or veggie. (No, I don't make homemade baby food.) Alex loves to laugh at Evan. Evan is working on being calmer around him and loves to touch Alex. He helps me burp Alex by patting him on the back with me. Alex is growing up quickly. He'll be sitting up before we know it. The best part is that he now sleeps through the night.

Alex loves his pacifiers. He can grab them and put them in his mouth, even in his sleep. I love that he can now soothe himself back to sleep. He is a cute little charmer!

Ellijay, GA for July 4th, 2014

This year we enjoyed the cooler mountains in Ellijay, GA for our 4th of July festivities. Mom finally found the boys matching shirts after I looked several places and couldn't find them in both sizes. We enjoyed the mountain home as well as a day trip to Dahlonega, GA to see all the shops. Barbara and Jerry joined us up there.  We had a great time.

The boys were ready to go on the three and a half hour trip.

Evan is not so sure about sitting next to Alex.  He still likes to pinch and pull so we use caution.

Daddy and his mini me, Evan

Alex is a happy baby!

Evan was saying "cheese."

Evan likes to crawl in Alex's car seat and check out the buckle.

Alex waved to the camera.

Alex was pulling Evan's hair this time.

Alex feeling his own hair.