Wednesday, July 29, 2009

fossil rim wildlife center

the fossil rim wildlife center - just south of glen rose - is amazing. it is a 1700 acre wild animal conservation park. simon had the opportunity to sit in the passenger seat to get the best view; he ended up gazing longingly at... himself.


we were attacked by an ostrich through the sunroof - eric's aunt barbara couldn't stop laughing (and screaming for the sunroof to be shut).


barbary pirates also tried to attack us, I mean barbary sheep.



a young blackbuck was not interested in us at all.



the emu was a little mangy and kind of gave me the creeps.


we really don't remember what kind of deer we captured with our camera, but included them anyway.



scimitar-horned oryx, enough said.






ma and pa zebra try to protect baby from our menacing yukon.



eric's family in keller, tx

eric's dad - dennis - visited from florida and we took a road trip to keller, which is north of fort worth. (in back row: kara holding lauren, dennis and in front of dennis is lindsey. aunt barbara took the photo)

Sunday, July 26, 2009

week 25 - simon and eric bath again

we are like a wild west family - bath once a week, in a trough with shared water. are we green or just gross?
we learned a valuable lesson last week - don't fill the tub too much because simon likes to splash. no wood floor protection needed this sunday.

Friday, July 24, 2009

elizabeth and simon

liz was in austin for a few days, so we had the chance to visit again - two times in one month after three years.
we have fabulous friends - near and far.

Sunday, July 19, 2009

week 24 - the first family bath in the pig trough

we try to remember on sunday to take a photo before simon decides it is time for bed...when bed time comes the smiles disappear and he does not look his best. eric ran for the camera to document sunday, july 19, right before pj's, books, and songs.

Monday, July 13, 2009

our last social worker visit - month 5

simon knew we would "pass" the last home visit, so he decided to go ahead and take a nap while dad and mom chatted with rory.
it is hard for eric and i to remember back 5 months ago when simon was not yet in our lives - he's been such a joy.

Saturday, July 11, 2009