Garrett's Birthday Party

 Garrett's Birthday!  We did Margaret's party  in the morning and then Garrett's in the afternoon.  He got to invite one friend...Ezra.  We went to the zoo...it was Boo at the Zoo!  Candy for all!

 Here is Ezra.  Garrett and he ran all over the Zoo and had a great time getting candy and taking pictures.  (that is Garrett's favorite thing to do.  Garrett and Ezra were hams!

 Mom taking pictures of Garrett taking pictures...good times picking up the Candy!

 Guess which animal Ezra just saw?  You guess??  Nope not a chicken, it was a Monkey!

 Me in all my party Glory. Hair in a pony, sweats, and at least lipstick.  No Glam here...just a mom. My heart is always with the children.  Having kids is such a blessing and a joy.  I've learned the true meaning of love and hard work.  I've learned that ups and downs happen on an hourly basis and to let go of control.  You don't have control anyway so why worry about it?  Stick to routine, be as organized as you can be and let Love guide you.  IT is the secret to having almost 8!

 This Rhino gave us quite a show...he did his business and Garrett was laughing and laughing and laughing!!  If you eat and drink you have to get rid of the waist....it's that simple!

 Marianne discovered the joy of chasing the chickens... oh excuse me..."wild Jungle fowl!" (Thanks Garrett).  Anyway she chased them all over the place...it was too cute!

 We took Grandpa-Billy-goat.  He had a great time with the kids and with all the improvements at the zoo.  He was very impressed.  Look at that Smile!  He just loves this little girl!

Mom trying to take a picture of all the kids on the Merry-go-round...and I got caught!   Thanks Garrett.  I hope that number 13 was a great one!  It was for all of us!