Jana and John come to play...

We had so much fun this weekend as Jared's Aunt Jana and Uncle John came to visit. They came on Friday and stayed for the weekend entertaining Katy and Lexie the whole time! They won Katy's heart instantly as they came bearing gifts. We went to the pumpkin patch Friday night, but couldn't stay long because it was so muddy. That night, while I was getting Katy ready for bed I told her it was time to go potty. Katy said, "no, I want him to take me" pointing at her uncle! John turned a little red and told Katy that he would wait for her on the couch. On Saturday we took Jana and John to Bluebonnet Swamp which was really fun especially since the weather was so nice. It's more like a nature reserve than a swamp, although part of it is a little swampy. They have this nice wooden boardwalk for you to walk on and the hike is pretty shaded. The park also has a visitor's center where you can see and pet different animals - mostly snakes and alligators. When Jana and John were driving off on Sunday Katy turns to me and says in a forlorn voice "I loved Aunt Jana" =) We had such a fun relaxing weekend with Jana and John - we hope you guys visit again soon!

This is what happens when anybody besides mommy picks up Lexie!

Notice the instant smile on Lulu's face as she is promptly handed back to mommy!

I love this picture of Katy cuddling with Jana on the couch

I was terrified while Katy pet this alligator. I pretended not to be though because I don't want her to be scared of everything when she grows up like I am.

I was the navigator on the trail and of course I led them down the wrong path! How did I end up with the map when there were two boyscouts with us?!?

First steps...

My baby took 5 steps this weekend! She still prefers to crawl, but will take a few steps now and then. The funny part is that when she's really concentrating her tongue seems to pop out of the corner of her mouth. It's sooo cute!

Zoo Boo...

Have you ever had one of those perfect days when you love your life and everything seems perfect? I had one on Saturday. The weather finally cooled down, my kids were in a good mood, my hubby looked super cute and we had a great day together as a family. We went to the annual Zoo Boo at the Baton Rouge Zoo and it was a lot of fun. Katy dressed up as Dorthy or "princess Dorthy" as she liked to call herself. It was a little chilly (70 degrees was the high) so we didn't dress Lexie in her bumblebee costume. They had trick or treat stations all around the zoo next to the animal exhibits. Katy was in heaven looking at the animals and filling her basket with candy. They also had a hay maze and some other little games. Lastly, we rounded out the day with a picnic.

Notice how Katy is holding up her new smiley face ring

Katy wanted to take a picture in front of every inflatable Halloween decoration!

Lulu didn't have as much fun. She was dying to get out of the stroller, but since she can't walk yet it's a little hard to let her out.

I was so excited to see the baby rhino. Isn't he so stinkin cute?

Another inflatable Halloween decoration. I started faking taking pictures of them by the end of the day!