Sunday, July 18, 2010

More Zoo fun! Micke Grove Zoo

Josh and I decided to take the kids to the Micke Grove Zoo in Lodi. It's a very cute little zoo with only a couple of animals, but with our Oakland Zoo membership it was free. The kids really enjoyed it. The zoo is located in the Micke Grove State park. It is a beautiful park. So much going on there for families!  The had water, the zoo, rides, lots of grass area, and beautiful picnic and BBQ areas. It was the first time the two of us had been there. We really enjoyed it and so did the kids. It was nice with the double stroller too cause Payton was able to get in and out anytime and Scarlett loved sitting like a big girl and seeing everything around her.
Scarlett is getting so big!

She is such a fat happy girl!

We got to go into this little area that has these birds enclosed inside. They were everywhere! Payton loved that one landed on Josh's head. Payton was covering his head because he didn't want any on him. 

The are very pretty birds. I forgot what they are called.

Looking at more animals

These two are just SO CUTE! I love my boys!

Payton loved having freedom to go on any rides he wanted. He loved this one the most

Scarlett had too much fun that she crashed while Payton went on rides

Like father like son. They make me laugh! I love these guys!

Payton thought this was so silly to put his head in and take pictures. 

Payton HATED this airplane ride. It went round and round and up and down. I think it was a little too much for him.

Payton and I being silly!

Our two CUTIES!

Isn't she so cute, fat, and happy!

Our last ride was on the train. It is a law that everyone has to be sitting on the seat. So this is Scarlett sitting. She's so cute! She and Josh rode together.

Payton and I went together. He loved the train!!!

On last time on the cars that go round and round.

Saturday, July 17, 2010

4th of July

We had a really nice 4th of July! Saturday we went to our friends house and watched the City of Manteca fireworks and let the kids play with sparklers, and poppers. Payton really loved the poppers. He really enjoyed the fireworks also. Scarlett didn't seem to care either way!

The kids ready to watch the fireworks
Running around and playing while the firework show is going on
Payton having sparkler fun!
More Fun!
Scarlett is the cutest!
Josh helping Payton with his sprakler
Scarlett just laid in the chair and watched!

 Sunday we just got more sparklers and poppers. Payton really enjoyed it a lot. He liked the snakes! Then we watched our neighbors light of theirs. It was a nice quiet day!

Oh yeah! I forgot he had smoke bombs!
The cute little kids loving their 4th of July together!

The Oakland Zoo

This post just shows how behind I am on my blogging! Some friends and I took our kids to the Oakland Zoo probably about a month ago. We all bought a year membership for half the prize. We were excited to use it. The day didn't cost me anything except the gas to get there and back. Payton loved it! The animals were fun to see. The kids did a lot of hopping around between strollers, and wagons. It was totally a success and we can't wait to go again, and again, and again!

Austin, Mo and Payton riding in the wagon


Ryan, Payton, Austin, and Mapuana. This alligator was so still, you could barely tell it was real. The kids really loved it.


Scarlett even had a fun time


This was Payton's first ride all by himself. He is getting too big. He LOVED it!


Scarlett just chilling while we eat our lunch


Payton, Ryan and Austin eating their lunch. Mapuana and Mo were next to us in their car, but I didn't get a picture! I am a loser!