Baltimore Zoo

I am not quite sure why these pictures are out of order but I am going to post them anyway!  We went to the zoo with some friends before our trip to Texas.  We had fun enjoying the few animals that were outside.  It was like 96 degrees that day!  At least we got some free ice cream :)

There are a bunch of shells like this and the cool thing is that they spin around.  I was afraid that Jay was going to get stuck.

We don't know who this little girl is but she wouldn't move so I just took the picture.

Ellie had to brush EACH of the goats.  I think this was her favorite part of the entire zoo.

Even Jay had fun brushing the goats.

These guys really love each other......most of the time! ;)

Ellie and friends.

Mindy AKA Mort

My mom has been watching two dogs for the neighbor while she recovers from surgery.  We fell in love with one of the dogs.  Her name is Mindy.  She is a really easy going dog who loves to cuddle.  I thought she was ugly at first but then she grew on me.  I kept trying to figure out who she reminded me of.......  Have you seen Madagascar?  The little animal named Mort, that is who I thought she looked like.  Ellie was holding this poor dog every chance she got.  I decided to dedicate a whole post to Mindy here on the blog.  I miss you Mindy!!

Children's Museum San Antonio Part II

Even Jay had fun shopping!

Ringing up his items.

A real working ATM that gives out fake money to use at the market!  This place is really cool!

There is a huge chess board.

Jay and Liana played a game of chess.

Jay found a chicken puppet.  This kid is so crazy!

Milking a cow, a fake one of course.

Ok so I couldn't help but put more pictures of the museum.  We really had a good time.  There is alot of stuff to do and see here.  Thanks again to mom and Liana for taking us.

Children's Museum San Antonio

Ellie was driving the trolley.

These kids are crazy!

Jay standing next to a life size model of David Robinson, who was my favorite b-ball player!

Liana as "Mama Bird" with her chicks.

Getting ready for the flight.

HEB is a popular grocery store in Texas.  They made this HUGE store for the kiddos to "shop" in.  Ellie loved it.

Here she is with her cart full of goodies.  They even have working cash registers that scan the food!  I was waiting patiently to scan my items too!

We were in Texas a few weeks and I had just started with my morning sickness so I wasn't really up to doing something every day.  I started to feel bad that my kids were watching tv and playing video games so I asked my sister to find us something to do.  She told me about the museum in downtown SA so we decided to go.  It is a really awesome place.  I think we all had fun.  There are so many more things that we did but I can't put them all on here!

Sea World San Antonio

At the water park

Ricardo made Jay go on this roller coaster.  I was so scared for Jay but he loved it!

Ellie on a tube in the lazy river.

At the playground

Ellie was so tired!  She put this towel on her head and quickly fell asleep.

We had the chance to visit Sea World while in Texas.  If you are active duty military, take advantage of the free visit that Busch Gardens is offering.  We got in for free and even got some awesome coupons. It was definitely a huge blessing.  And we had a blast.

Family, Friends, and Food!

Me, Grandma Theresa, mom and Ellie

My aunt, cousin, and grandma were in Texas this summer to take my cousin to college.  Luckily we had a few days to visit.  I hadn't seen my grandma in a long time.  I thought that it was so cool to have the chance to take this picture. 

Jay and Ellie loving on Mindy.  Mindy is a cute dog that my mom is taking care of.

My aunt brought some tamales from Detroit.  Can we say YUMMY??!!  This is the first picture that Ricardo took ;)

This is Rudy's, an awesome barbecue place.  We eat here every time we come home.

White bread, brisket, sausage, turkey breast, chicken.........  OOOOOOHHHHH yeah!

MORE barbecue...  SO good!!!  :)

I had the chance to meet up with my friend Nancy.  We met in 1993 in Germany and have stayed in touch.  I saw her almost two years ago.  I love this girl!

Fishing Trip

My guys! 

Ricardo and Jay had the chance to go out on the lake and they had a great time.  In the video, Jay is driving the boat. 

Engagement dinner

Jay, Ellie, Alex, Jason (Ricardo's brother) and his wife Eleanore before the dinner.

Ellie and Erica

The guys.

The girls

Us with Erica and Gary.

Us

We were able to attend an engagement dinner for Ricardo's sister Erica.  She will be getting married soon so we got to meet the guy she is marrying and his family. 

Jay's 5th grade Promotion

Entering the cafeteria.

Jay received the Presidential Award of Excellence!

We are so proud of him!  I was trying not to cry...

This is Miss Quinn, hie teacher.

Here is his self portrait that he made in Art.  He is a good artist.