Thursday, January 22, 2009

Birthday and Aquarium

Last Saturday was my birthday. I know another year older. For some reason it's hitting me harder this year, maybe because I'm in the next age bracket. Maybe because I know our lives are about to take a major change. I don't know. Anyway, we had a great day. Christina's luckily old enough now that we left her home to babysit while Clay & I went out to lunch. We went to Archibald's at Gardner Village (I got a free entree since it was my birthday--got to save $$ :) ). It was wonderful. I've heard about it but you never know but it really is good. If you're in the area, you should check it out.

Clay & I then went to the mall to walk around a bit and exchange some clothes my mom got for me. (I was a little excited because I was able to get into a size that I haven't been since before kids! Still have a ways to go to be where I want but it's a start). The kids did great and we were actually gone for about 4 hours. I can't believe it! We haven't done that with no kids in tow for a long time. Thank you Clay! I love you and am so proud of you! I feel like we need to spend as much time as we can together right now since we'll have to be separated unfortunately for a while.

Monday, the kids didn't have school and I didn't have work so we headed to the aquarium--we had friends give us free tickets. The kids had a ball and keep asking when we are going back.












Samantha really liked the frogs.















Amanda really wanted to touch the sting rays until I lifted her up to do it.












Jonathan & Amanda got to touch a snake.

2 comments:

babbler said...

I have to comment on the picture of Samantha liking the frogs - I have a pet frog and feel the same way about frogs! I feel a kinship here! Visiting you from Newport, Oregon, Love from "Mrs. Slug"

Anonymous said...

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