Nature Center

There is a nature center that opened up about a year ago that is not far from our house. We took the kids there this weekend and they had a blast, so did Matt and I, which is always a nice bonus when doing something kid friendly.

The weather was wonderful and the paths and playground provided ample entertainment.

I was trying to get a picture of the snake's tongue out - success! We even got to see a 5 foot ratsnake shed its skin and got to hold the skin after it was done.

This turtle was pretty interested in us. It kept its head out of the pond when you would come over.

Thank You Aunt Cups!

Here she is, proud as can be, ready to go have her 1st sleep over! I hope she does spectacularly!

At the PARTY:

Peter

I can't believe he's almost 5. And so handsome, too.

March

I wonder how the tide will turn and what His path to victory over abortion will be? Perhaps it will start with these little faces?

Danger!

So, I found an easier recipe online yesterday here for a king cake and whipped it up last night lickity split. It is not as involved a recipe as the one I made a few years ago because 1. I used my bread machine on the dough setting and 2. The filling did not have to cook on the stove top, as it is a streusal I made in the food processor.

The bad news is it is really good and we have already managed to blow thru 1 of the 2 cakes I made by 8 a.m. I've included a pic of frank's plate after he had his 3rd piece.

Baby Bronzi

The baby barely cooperated for this profile picture. Evidently its head is lodged way down in my pelvis making looking at its face difficult for the tech. I like to think it is just trying to make labor and delivery easier for me ;)

Instagram

What an app. It can make any picture pretty.