Another Zoo Trip

Members get into the Zoo an hour before it opens between Memorial Day and Labor Day. We love to go as often as possible. The animals are active early in the morning.
Or... not. I guess these monkeys were still tired.

Even these birds look tired. It must have been the heat.

A quick snack.

The bird show is terrific.

Another portrait at Swan Lake.

Quakertown

Last Saturday we went to Quakertown to visit friends who house sit at a pretty old house in the "country." Above, Jeff, Craig, Tim, and Ivy.
Viv really enjoyed the pool.

She enjoyed dumping water out of the pool.

She enjoyed dumping water over her head.

Cheap fun.

Trying to get a group shot of 4 kids under 18 months. Wilder, above, did not want to sit still.

The best shot I could get. Carter, Wilder, Ivy, and Viv.

Smith Playground

Last Saturday we took Viv to Smith Playground for the first time. It made her head spin!
Taking a breather.

Trying a new swing.

The Giant Slide.

Not so sure about the Giant Slide.

Taking the steps by herself.

She loves to drive.

Leaving the parking lot.

This and That

A few more vacation pictures. Viv eating corn on the cob for the first time.
A favorite pastime... walking Gracie (or, walking Viv depending on your perspective).

At the playground.

Hanging out with Aunt Carla.

Our home away from home.

The Show Place

We took Viv to our favorite ice cream parlor - The Show Place. The waitstaff make customers sing for their ice cream and then put on a show.
Waiting for the ice cream and show.

Yummmm... but it was hard to concentrate on the ice cream with people singing. In fact, I had to sing for my ice cream but no one got a picture!

Dad was part of the last act. Doesn't he look lovely?

Afternoon Pool Time

Every afternoon after her nap, Viv took a dip in the backyard pool.

A favorite pastime.

Striking a pose.

By the end of the week Viv decided her bathing suit was no longer necessary in the pool.

Enjoying the Beach

Viv's first day with the shovel.
Just hanging out.

Checking out the waves with Daddy.

Her first pretzel rod. It was love at first bite.

Graduating to a bigger shovel.

Walking to the water.

What should I do with this thing again?

Riding the waves.

Digging for pretzel rods.

We're Back!

We just returned from a week in Ship Bottom, LBI, NJ. Viv had a great time playing in the sand.

We were with my family. Here's proof that my Dad was with us (last year he was not in any photos!). More photos to come.