Heat Wave

Summer is in full swing and is not slowing down anytime soon.  I will say, this summer has been 100% better than the last.  Not being pregnant, has made all of the difference.  I look back on pictures of my swollen feet and am reminded of driving around in a black car, with no A/C.  I love being home in an air conditioned house with my little Nellie.

When we do decide to venture out, it is either to the pool or the Splash Park.  Nellie loves getting wet and I love the snow cones.... oh the snow cones!  My favorite mix is pink lemonade, blue raspberry, and cotton candy.  I swear the snow cones at the Splash Park are better than the ones I have had in Hawaii.

 I can't get enough of her squishy rolls in her swim suit.

She is a hit, with all the other kiddos.

I feel horrible anytime we have to drive somewhere.  The air doesn't quite make it back to her.  She is always covered in a pool of sweat, when we get home.  Any tips?

I can't wait to soak up the sun this weekend for the 4th of July.

A Day At The Zoo

My cute friend Ashley invited me to the Fresno Chaffee Zoo the other day.  I really wanted to go but debated whether or not it would be worth it to take Penelope.  I knew it would be a lot of prep work and I didn't know how she would do taking a bottle.  I decided it was a go.  I was in a desperate need to get out of the house and feel the sun on my skin.

Who ever knew that packing for a day at the zoo would be so much work.  I didn't want to be that unprepared or unorganized mom.  I am usually missing something, if not everything out of my diaper bag when I need it most.

Diapers

Wipes

Burp clothes

Bip

Extra outfit

Hand Sanitizer

Bottle

Bink

Snacks 

Water Bottle 

Camera

Sunscreen

Stroller

I had Tyson help me load the stroller into the car last night.  Since having Penelope I am late everywhere I go and wanted to somewhat be on time to the zoo.  I had the diaper bag packed and felt somewhat on top of things for once.

I had never been to the zoo in Fresno before so I was excited.  It ended up being the most beautiful day.  I felt like a kid all afternoon.  I loved seeing the animals as much as the kids.  Penelope was perfect the entire time.  

I was so happy I had my camera ready to snap this picture.  The girls and I were chatting not paying too much attention as to what was going on around us.  All of a sudden out of the corner of my eye, I see Caleb rolling down the pathway in a wagon.  It was hilarious.  He had even buckled himself in.  He didn't want to ride in the stroller, he wanted the wagon.

The monkey exhibit was awesome.  There were vines hanging everywhere and the monkeys were swinging back and forth on them. The baby monkeys weren't out today, but I am already anxious to go back to see them.

The only other zoo I have been to in the Hogle Zoo.  I couldn't believe the difference between the two.  I loved how close all of the animals were to us here.

This guy had dreads worse than Bob Marley.

I loved seeing the vibrant colors on all of the flamingo's.

I think the poor bear thought it was time to hibernate.

My favorite animal exhibit was Sea Lion Cove.

Penelope even enjoyed herself.  

It was so fun to meet new friends and see new things.  I love being a mom and times like these make it all worth it.  I can't wait to take Penelope back and bring Tyson along.