For Labor Day we decided to hit the Zoo, something we haven't done as a family in a long time.  I have to say that it was the best visit to the zoo I have ever had.  It was cloudy/overcast all day and so the weather was perfect and we got there later in the day so it wasn't too crowded.  Also we only paid $10 for all of us to get in (when we thought it was going to be $20), it was discounted because the tiger exhibit was under construction.  But the best part was seeing the animals that were there.  We got up close and personal with a Giraffe when we were standing there by ourselves and we all laughed at the show the Zebra's put on.  It was comical because one Zebra's kept chasing the other one even when it kept getting kicked in the head, it wouldn't relent.  Then the ostrich got involved getting all kinds of feisty when the Zebra's kept coming around and around.  There was a crowd taking pictures and laughing too.  The Jaguar's and monkey/chimps were lively too.  It was just unique because typically, the animals are too tired or hot to do anything (I would be too) so it was just a great visit.  Here's a few pictures of our trip. 

Lookin' at the Jaguars

Lately, I just haven't had the time to update the blog and add more pictures so today I had a chance while Camden napped and Jackson and Hayden are at school. It's not much but I hope it brings a smile to the Grandparents and Aunt's and Uncle's who we don't get to see enough. Gotta go...

First day of school for Hayden and Jackson (2nd and 3rd grade) 2011

Camden is four months and three weeks and he is growing and changing all the time. Just last week, he rolled over from back to tummy twice. He brings so much joy to his big brothers and Mom and Dad. We love our boys...here's some pictures for those who live too far away to see em' more often. Enjoy! :)

Eating rice cereal

Here's Camden with Daddy while camping in the White Mountains...he really looks like a little Darin with my eyes!!

A few more pictures taken today! Here's Darin's parents Patty & Milt (Mema & Boppy) along with Jackson and Hayden and Camden in his blessing outfit. Very nice.

Here's Camden (2 months old tomorrow)! He's changed so much in just a few weeks (check out the two pictures). We blessed him today (despite the fact that I am home sick) but it was neat.

Hello world...I have been very delinquent in my blogging for obvious reasons and I am not sure how far back I would have to go to catch up so I am starting somewhere. Right here. Hopefully, those of you that never see us can enjoy some pictures of our growing boys.

Da boyz!
(taken a few weeks ago, I think)

Chopping firewood with the men...

Here's some fun pictures of the boys up in St. John's AZ. We went up there for Thanksgiving and we woke up that morning with snow!! They made a snowman, which was about a foot tall but they loved it and so did we.