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Last Thursday I decided to take the kids to the zoo. It was funny because I invited my mom (since she has summers off), well my dad caught wind of this and decided to take a day off work for what he called a "Grandkid actitivity" :) THEN Jim wanted to come too so he arranged his schedule to meet us up there and hang out for awhile. Our original group of 5 quickly expanded to 8. It was probably one of the best days I (and my kids) have had at the zoo for a long time. Thank you all for coming.


Hogle Zoo train ride

The group (Jim is taking the picture)

Mom and baby elephant. So cute!!!

What Grandpa's do best. Forcing your grandson into a stream of water :) I like how Lizzie is looking on giggling


FATHER'S DAY
I am so lucky to have been raised by two incredible parents. In honor of Father's Day I will spotlight a few (out of hundreds) reasons why I think my dad is amazing. Plus I know even though he rarely comments on the blog, he still checks it frequently:)


1. Takes days off work to spend with his grandkids at the zoo.
2. The smell of Wrigley's spearmint gum reminds me of him.
3. Has a PERMAGRIN whenever he is around his grandkids.
4. Always felt like he would drop anything for me.
5. Reading A Visit From St. Nicholas every Christmas Eve growing up and now he reads it to my kids
6. Always being available for talks down in the basement of our old house.
7. Letting me and my brother pick mugs from his special collection for root beer floats
8. Grocery shopping at Food 4 Less with my dad.
9. Recently has stopped doing something that makes me so happy.
10. Spoiled his daughter :)