The day at the Madison Zoo

We took our first trip to the Madison Zoo last week, and it was a
perfect day.

Don't mess with these Polar Bears

Sam thought he had long arms until....

Lauren feeding the goats, Sam on the other hand was

100 yards in the other direction.

Say Cheese!!!!

The 4th of July, 2009!!!

We had a great three day weekend to celebrate the 4th of July. We
went to Columbus again this year for the parade and fireworks. It could
have been the best weekend of weather we have had on the 4th in a long time.

Sam and Lauren wearing the red, white and blue!

Lauren sure was cute in her flag dress, and I think
she knew it.

Sam taking a timeout to get a snack.

Lauren taking a rest after the parade and party, watching
a movie with papa Fall River.

Lauren walking around during the parade, it sure was loud.

Brother and sister hanging out watching a movie, they sure
do like to hang out with each other.

Sam and Lauren with their cousins getting ready to
collect some candy.

Mt. Horeb Frolic, 2009!!!

The Summer Frolic really didn't seem like summer at all. It was cold but
warmed up enough for the parade.

Sam and his friend from school Zoe hanging
out before the parade.

Sam and Lauren with the Caldwell Banker Dog in
the parade.

Julie and Lauren watching the trucks go by.

This might have been the first time Sam ate

a snowcone.... he really liked it.

Can you tell?

Sam Starts T-ball

This Summer Sam started t-ball and he loves it. It's only five weeks long
but he loves every minute of it.

Sam getting ready in the field.

You have to always wear a helmet, great smile Sam.

The kids getting in a huddle before the big game.

Sam playing first base, just like Prince!

We promise Sam if he made his bed every day and brushed his

teeth and got dressed without us asking he would get a reward.

Well, his reward is a bat. He wanted to sleep with it.