Getaway

The kids and I escaped to Kentucky last week. I, once again, braved a couple flights by myself with the kids and visited my sister for about 6 days. It worked out perfectly for us to be there last weekend because we got to spend Easter with my brother and his wife's family. I can't remember the last time the three of us were together on Easter, but I know it's been at least 8 years. Besides leaving Stephen behind in Texas, it was a really good visit.

As usual, I didn't capture many pictures. But Mom's piano is at my sister's house now, so I did get some pictures of Nate and Evie playing it. It's always a lot of fun for them. I can't wait for the day we have a piano here! Maybe then I'll actually get a chance to play too. Little piano hogs!

Their first duet!

Nate giving a music lesson.

Singing and playing ...

You know she's serious when she takes out the pacifier!

Date with Dinosaurs

Today was the first day of Dinosaurs Unleashed at the Fort Worth Zoo. It's a temporary exhibit that includes 12 life-size dinosaurs who open and close their mouths, roar, and move limbs. And they all once lived in Texas. There was a special zoo member preview this morning before normal zoo hours, so Nate and I made a date of it.

 First things first - complimentary Krispy Kreme donuts and milk for early comers.

They looked very real. I was impressed!

 Nate refused to get any closer than that to this one. I guess he was extra scary!

 Members also got to ride the carousel and train for free today.

We took advantage of it and rode both. I'd rather stand in a long line to ride for free than pay any day. Nate would beg to differ!

N-A-T-E

I've been teaching Nate to recognize, spell orally, and write his name. We bought these Super Why learning game cards, and he's been using them to spell his name and other words (with my instruction of course). And I've printed some traceable letter sheets from the internet so he can practice writing his letters. Here's a picture of his name written with sidewalk chalk. The one he wrote is closest to him. Not bad!