Indianapolis Zoo!!

Sunday Daniel suprised me and asked if I wanted to go to the zoo. Of course!! I had not been all year. I usually go with the kids once a year. Daniel had been wanting to go see the Cheetahs (his favorite animal). It was great weather for it too! We got to see the walrus and the elephants getting fed and we got to feed the Giraffes ourselves. The tortise's were getting it on and Daniel would not stop watching :) The cheetah's were not very active, but at least one of them stood up when the elephants were making noise. The baboons were the most active. The little ones were chasing each other around the whole time. I could have stayed there and watched forever, it was neat. We got to touch the sharks and pet the goats. Daniel was a little hesitant, but he eventually did it. We also seen the merecats. They were neat, most of them were lounging around, but one of them was sitting upright and staring at us. Daniel wants to get one as a pet now! It was nice to actually enjoy the zoo for myself for once without having to worry about the neices and nephews. Great day!!

Happy 3rd Birthday Alden!

My sisters youngest turned 3 on Sunday. We had a little party for him at my mothers house. The theme was suppose to be Tonka trucks/Construction, but my sister could not find the party supplies anywhere so it ended up being Thomas the Train. That is what she gets for waiting till the day before to buy the party supplies. Oh well he still enjoyed it. My sister made his cake. The first time she tried anything so decorated. It turned out really good. I made dirt pudding for the first time. I thought it was a cute recipe and it tied in with the theme because I put little Tonka trucks in it. It looked really cool and everyone like it! The party did not last to long because everyone was in bad moods :(

Painting progress....

So Daniel and I finally started to paint the interior of the house. It has been over a year! Anyway, we started in the office, but after half a wall we decided we suck as painters. Niether of us were very good and Daniel does not have the patience to try. So I do what I always do when I need help or have a questions. I called my momma. So she is painting our house for us. So far she has the office done. It is a burnt orange color. And the living room/dining room is tan and green. Daniel is not very fond of the green, considering it is his least favorite color, but he will get used to it. Here are a few pics of the progress. We, well mom still has lots more rooms to go!

Happy Anniversary and Birthday!

My sister and I threw my parents a "suprise" anniversary party on Saturday night. I quote suprise because my sisters big mouth let out about the party, but at least they did not know any of the details. It took us all day to prepare. We started by picking up everything we had ordered (ballons, subs, ect.) Our lovely Patty made the cakes (one for anniv. and one for moms bday). They turned out great as usual. Anyway then we had to decorate their hotel room. They had rented a hotel down the street from my sister house(where party was). We called and upgraded to the whirlpool room and got their early to decorate with balloons, rose petals, and captain morgan on ice. That part was a big suprise. Then we had to finish all the decoarating at the house. Everything turned out great. My sister was loosing her cool by party time though. She was yelling if you just said hello. She needed a cocktail! Not as many people came as we had hoped, but everyone who did had a good time. We had food, games, bonfire, and music. The parents were drinking and enjoying themselves. We even threw in a little birthday celebration for mom and Tyla (my little brothers girlfriend). It was a great day/night. And no party is complete withoug someone getting sick (my dad, then later brian). We blame it on the meatballs that finally showed up. It took Richard and Lu 4 hours to get there. They kept getting lost. Oh well party went on. Until the next party...... here are the pics from the Party!