The Zoo

We have found Brooke's favorite past time. She absolutely loves the zoo. We bought a family membership on Sunday and the first animal she saw: the tapir. She was talking to it non-stop. So cute. She did the same for every other animal she saw....well, at least, the "bigger" animals. I think she had a hard time finding the little monkeys and the little fox, but she loved the jaguars, the birds, and the GIRAFFE. A girl after her own mother's heart. On Sunday, the giraffes were not around, but we went back on Monday (thank goodness for national holidays) and we got to see the giraffe, Raffiki. He even licked Brooke on the hand. We probably should have taken video of her talking to the giraffe. It was absolutely adorable...maybe next time.

I absolutely loved spending all of the last 3 days with her. We had such a great time. I used to think I missed her being a "newborn", but now I think this stage is so much better. She has so much personality and smiles all of the time.

Last night, Brooke and I went to Target. I decided to buy new cereal since she has been protesting her oatmeal for a good month now. We tried rice with mixed fruit last night and she could not get enough. She was screaming for more, so I made her two more bowls, and she didn't even get her tongue in the way. I thought it was amazing, and thought maybe that would help her sleep through the night last night, but it doesn't appear that way. Chris was on Brooke duty last night because I had to get up at 4:40 for my 7 am flight, and he ended up sleeping with her in the spare bedroom. After my shower, she seemed to be stirring and was still mostly asleep when I left my house at 5:40.

It's about time to board. I will post the pictures when I am back at home...late Wednesday night.

Congratulations to Lauren and Jerrod on the birth of their baby boy, Charlie August last Tuesday.

And congratulations to Melissa and Evan on the birth of their baby boy, Tyler Jake last Friday.