The Carousel with mom!
This is what Casey did...sit patiently in a hot stroller!
Getting a kiss by Cali the Sea Lion! How cute is that?!??!?!
A Corn Box? Yes, it is much cleaner than sand...and seemingly much more fun. I think this was her favorite part of the whole day. Oh, the simple things in life...
Maddie petting a deer. There was a small barn full of deer, goats, sheep, kangaroo things?, and pigs that were just running all around in chaos. The kids could just run around and pet them.
I think this guys is very proud...or he is getting ready to spit!
Three years ago today at 3:55pm, I looked into this little face. I can't believe she is 3 years old already! Where has the time gone? She is more smart than I could imagine, more beautiful than I dreamed, and will definitely challenge us as she grows up. She has a very strong will, which will make her a great leader someday. In some ways I am sad on this day because I realize that I have rushed much of her early years growing up. I was so excited to see the next stage of her life that I didn't always remember to just enjoy where she was at. I am catching myself doing the same thing again now that Casey is here. She much more challenging now that he is here, and I catch myself wishing that she was just a bit older so that she would be more self sufficient and understanding. Now I know that many moms raise many more kids than I do, so I really shouldn't complain, but it is a funny game that your mind will play. Needless to say, I am so in love with my kids. I am starting over with Casey, enjoying every "waking" moment with him, and now appreciating how Madison is growing up.
Happy Birthday Maddie!
