The Zoo

One last thing we've been enjoying a lot this summer as well, the LA Zoo. And, we are so fortunate that it is just in our backyard! Today while waiting for our gal pals Lisa & Maggie, clueless mom discovered the petting zoo for the first time. Chris was in heaven...goats, lambs, a donkey and pony oh my! I would be posting those pics, but again, clueless mom left her phone charging in Noah's room after the 3rd attempt at getting him to nap. He's finally sleeping peacefully...now I'll get a flood of calls:)

The boyz

What's Been Cooking this Summer...

Noah is almost walking and Chris still runs around like a wild man. Heaven help me! We've been enjoying our local surroundings mostly this summer so far, but getting ready for some fun trips up ahead. Here's a look at what's been cooking...

Cooling Off outside with Bear Dog

Eating Yummy Tomatoes off the Vine in Uncle Phil's Garden

Playing House in Sunday School

Otter Pops, lots of Otter Pops!!! (A Teething Savior:))

Water Fun at B-day Parties

Partying with all of Burbank Downtown at Her 100th Celebration

Fun, but CRAZY!!!

And, Bocelli...What would I do without this man! I've learned to put him on while I'm making dinner to avoid the hunger meltdowns that usually occur. If I only had a quick fix for every other meltdown:)

HE EATS PUFFS!!!

Trails & Triumphs...

Today I took Noah for his 9 month pediatrician appointment, even though he is actually already 10 months:) Where does the time go! Almost 22 pounds and 3o inches long, this boy is going to be a big one Dr. Lang chuckled. Poor boy is teething badly, but weathered the vaccines pretty well. My big "Triumph" today was getting him to be able to finally eat some chunky baby food!!! Not sure if I have mentioned yet, the boy eats A LOT, but hasn't been able to transition to texture food like he should be able to for his age. Anytime I have tried to graduate him to 9 month baby food he gags or pukes up the food:( It is so clear that he wants to eat our food though! The doc gave me a referral for a Occupational Therapist for help. I finally made the call today and after a long conversation with the person who gathers all the health benefits information about first finding out what my health insurance will cover, I was determined that I was going to work this out myself! Well, I slowly snuck Noah a little Beef and Rice Pilaf Earth's Best tonight and he really went for it, so I slowly started to put more on his spoon. He ate almost an entire 9 oz jar! We did a little victory cheer, tomorrow...Chicken & Stars!

10 months

Anyway, onto my "Trial" for the day quickly. Chris now likes to run and jump on everything, including mama:) He also likes to do it when you least expect it...Well, tonight his surprise punched mama's big tooth through her upper lip. OUCH!!!! I actually cried and blood came gushing out. Poor Chris felt so bad, he kept kissing me and saying sorry. BOYZ! Will they ever learn the meaning of SLOW DOWN or GENTLE:)

Happy 4th!

BBQ, Kiddos, & Cupcakes...What more do you need! We had a very relaxing 4th with Uncle Phil (Who scored big by bringing the yummy cupcakes!) and our good friends the Chamberlains (sans Sophie & Doug who is roughing it in Italy, boo hoo:).

Crazy Boys!

Beating the Heat!