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Lone Elk Park


Until this past week, I had never been to Lone Elk Park or the World Bird Sanctuary. I thought both of those parks would be fun for the boys. So on Monday, without any Labor Day plans, we drove over to the parks to check them out. Lone Elk Park is a drive thru park…which is pretty fantastic for someone who doesn’t have loads of energy. The boys did like it and we did get to see a few animals, but I think it would be beautiful to drive through the park when the leaves are changing, in all their fall glory. 
 
Kingston actually slept through most of it
toddler boy taking a nap

 

st louis wildlife park

 

lone elk park

 

elk

 

After that, we drove over to the World Bird Sanctuary. We missed the bird show so next time we will plan a little better. The boys still enjoyed getting to see all the different kinds of birds. They said their favorite part was when the parrot said “hello” to them. They were definitely surprised to hear a bird talk.
I did get a few pictures of the kids while we were there (who are far more attractive than the birds)
3 kids

 

toddler boy smiling

 

big family

 

large family

 

black and white childrens photography

 

a good day becomes a great day when ice cream is involved
boy and ice cream cone

 

messy ive cream face

I love making memories with this family of mine that I love so much 🙂

Blog, Family, friends, iphone, kids

August iphone photos


August was wonderful and awful at the same time. I came across this quote the other day and it is super encouraging for anyone who has been or is currently in a “dark moment”
 
“In the darkness we have a choice that is not really there in better times. We can choose to serve God just because he is God. In the darkest moments we feel we are getting absolutely nothing out of God or out of our relationship to him. But what if then—when it does not seem to be paying or benefiting you at all—you continue to obey, pray to, and seek God, as well as continue to do your duties of love to others? If we do that—we are finally learning to love God for himself, and not for his benefits.” ~Tim Keller
And with that in mind, here are some of the brighter moments that God has blessed me with in August.
 
little boy with sucker

 

liam and evangeline

 

toddler boy with sucker
these boys absolutely love their baby sister
young boy with baby girl sister
standing outside with our mouths open wide
catching rain water in mouth

 

my dad turned 60 in August–family dinner at Olive Garden
birthday celebration

 

national frozen custard day in my new favorite dress 🙂
national frozen custard day

 

fence

 

eagle

 

black and white childrens photography

 

boys playing on shore

 

2 boys with ice cream cones

 

If you think a dress is gaudy, chances are that I would happily put it on Evangeline. The more frills, the better
cute baby girl dress

 

baby Zeke is here and I love him 🙂
newborn baby boy

 

newborn child

 

Liam is 6–which means I’ve been a mom for 6 years!! Crazy!
birthday boy

 

dollar tree made this kid’s dreams come true with their bow and arrow–he’s ready for a wooden one now!
birthday boy ideas

 

boy and girl

 

and because I couldn’t not celebrate national burger day—
a leftover burger reheated with a waffle iron. #wafflebun
national burger day with waffle iron burger

 

This weekend Don and I will be celebrating 7 years of marriage
Happy September!