Days 4, 5 and 6

We spent days 4 and 5 of Spring Break in Louisville. We ventured over to the zoo Monday morning. We decided to fore go the strollers this time and get tram passes. It was nice not pushing those massive strollers around. And, the kids were absolutely PERFECT which helped make the visit nice.

Three little monkies!!!

Two springtime beauties =).

We snagged a great photo in this field of daffodils. I think they are one of my favorite spring flowers--very beautiful indeed.
I think my favorite site at the zoo this year was the penguin exhibit. They almost looked fake. I can hardly wait for Glacier Run which will open next summer and will feature polar bears, sea lions, otters and seals.

Isaac and King Louis the famous white alligator.

I think Isaac was more interested in the zoo map than actually seeing the animals. In the herpaquarium, he snagged my camera and took tons of pictures of all the snakes. It would be worth my while investing in a cheap digital camera for him. He loves mine so much.

They are adding new features to the zoo every time we go. The highlights this year were the Spongebob 4-D ride, Dinosaurs Alive Adventure Park, and riding the carousel.

After a long day at the zoo, we crashed at Uncle Mikes house and dined on pizza and Easter candy =). He and my grandparents had put together Easter goodies for all the kids.

The next day we took the kids to Iroquois Park which is practically in my Uncle Mike's front yard. I'm not sure if it's common or if it's because Louisville kids are on Spring Break this week, but the park was absolutely TRASHED. It was disgusting, but the kids didn't seem phased by it in the least and had a blast playing.
The park was really cool despite the mess. I tried not to let "it" distract me from watching the kids enjoy themselves in the garbage pit of a park. It makes me thankful for our parks in Bowling Green, and the people who work so hard to maintain them. I have been to many of the BG/Alvaton/Plano area parks and have never seen them trashed to this extent.

Miles was very impressed with his stool crossing skills.

Afterwards, we went to Okolona for an impromptu visit my Dad's side of the family. Fortunately, everyone was home. My Mamaw (above) and Papaw Pogue spend most of the winter months at their home in Florida. I absolutely love this woman. My Mamaw defines the words gentle, gracious, kind, serving, and on and on and on. She's precious. She has six children, and my dad is the oldest of the bunch. I have many wonderful memories at 5103 Famous Way. Matt and I are still so fortunate to have all of our grandparents (minus one--Matt's Papaw was killed years ago when he was a young teenager). I wish we were able to see my extended side of the family more often but certainly cherish the times when we do get to see them.

Miles has formed such a unique bond with my Dad and would most likely form that same bond with Papaw Pogue if we lived closer. He definitely inherited Pogue genes especially on the men's side. He loves lawnmowers, chainsaws, golf carts, trucks--he fit right in with my Papaw and all his gadgets and fixer-upers. I like to call them JUNK, but to Papaw and Dad, they are TREASURES.

Karson had a terrible time with eyes. Something flew into it and just sent her into a drama meltdown. Papaw leaned her head back and pulled out a giant piece of debris--not sure if it was from a flower or something blowing in the air. She probably picked it up at the park =).

Isaac showing Mamaw Pogue his beloved zoo map and checking out Papaw Pogue's golf cart.

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Day 6 was spent recovering from Days 4 & 5. My friend Melissa D. texted me around 7:45 a.m. and said she was walking at Freeman Park. SO, I power dressed the kids and met her there for a nice, cool morning stroll around the track while the kids played at the park. After the park, we went home and I finished laundry and some cleaning. Later I went to the grocery and gathered up the kids belongings for a sleep over and MeMe's house after church.