July

In July, we were home more and had time to do fun things near the house.

We spent some time at Cosley Zoo one Saturday morning. We thought Dominic would be more interested in all the animals than a year ago. He still loved the ducks, which we got to feed. The other animals just didn't hold his attention very long. He just wanted to run the whole time. He has so much energy...we let him.

Okay...when have you ever seen a deer with it's tongue hanging out? This was too funny. Just too hot I guess!

He likes helping Daddy cook too. Hopefully he'll take after Mike and make a good husband one day who does all the cooking!

What is summer with out popsicle?

Mike did the garden again this year. We made a raised bed and it did much better. One day Dominic and I were playing in the yard and we made our way to the front. I started pulling weeds and showed Dominic how to pull weeds too. At this age, chores seem fun! Well, couple days later we walk back to the garden to see all the veggies and he starts pulling off the leaves to the basil. Good memory...just the wrong plant. It was one of those things that seemed like a good idea at the time.

We also were able to see our friends with the triplets, Abby, Josh & Jack. After a little bit the kids had fun playing together and swimming in the pool too.

July also included the Sara Lee Picnic at the Morton Arborteum. We've heard they have a great children's park but it was the first time we visited with Dominic. He had a great time exploring and seeing other kids.