Belated Birthday News

Hello blogging buddies! I figured since its been a month since my last post I had better stop slacking and post already. So here it goes.

We celebrated my birthday on April 4. Yah that was 16 days ago and no post. Even though I promised my mother-in-law I would post pics 16 days ago. I had a great birthday! It was wonderful.

For my birthday I wanted Mike to take off work and to take Adam to the zoo. Well I got exactly what I wanted. The zoo was a blast!!! The weather was perfect and my dad hooked us up with free admission. Thanks dad! Adam had a blast! For a while all the animals, crocodile, monkeys, etc.. were doggies. He finally caught on and called the camel a mama. When he saw the tiger he growled. Smart boy! Also, we got him to make the elephant sound. Its the cutest thing ever. He puts his little arm by his nose and says barooo. That was a highlight. The Hogle Zoo has an enclosed area with different zones and the animals in each zone. Adam ran from window to window kissing all the animals. I was way grossed out that he was kissing dirty glass, but he hasn't died yet. He was so excited about it all. Mike chased him the whole time with the camera. I married a good man. :) I forgot to lock the wheels when we saw the gorillas. So I took Adam out and left the stroller on what I thought was even ground. I hear this badadadadada sound of something escaping. I look over and my stroller is heading down a steep hill toward the keepers door to get into the gorilla cage. I am sure the gorillas had a huge fright when the stroller came to an abrupt halt at the door. Luckily nothing was damaged. Adam lasted strong until we were walking out he passed out cold in his stroller. I love taking Adam to the zoo. Seeing things through his eyes makes everything new again. I love my two Dover Boys!

After the zoo we fought Conference traffic to make it to Sweet Tomatoes (my favorite restaurant). I had a two for one coupon! Hooray! It was wonderful.

The day before we had a birthday celebration with my family. Its Christian and Aspen's birthday April 6th and Ryan's birthday was March 23. So it was a big happy celebration. My mom made an Italian feast. It was so good. Then we had either cheesecake (Christian), Belle Cake (Aspen) or Strawberry Shortcake (Me). Ryan is on a strict bodybuilding diet, so he didnt want a cake. A HUGE thanks to my mom for the cute clothes, patio bench, and jewelery. Thanks Britt for my pillows. Mike came through HUGE this year he bought me a composter and a really nice picture of Jesus. The Dovers gave me an awesome breadmaker. Thank you!!! I have made tons of bread already. Its so easy.

Well enough with the talking. Here are some really fun pics of our adventures.