Happy Birthday Mom!

We love you!

Day at the Zoo

My cousin's daughter Danielle was in town and we wanted to spend the day with her so me, mom, Danielle and the boys went to the Peoria Zoo in Glen Oak Park. It has a brand new African Exhibit that is amazing! It is a large open area with white rhinos, giraffes, zebras and lions. You walk up and around so you are eye level with the giraffes and the female lion perched up on her rock. It was well worth the drive.
Afterwards we played in the park. It has this very unique playground made completely of wood. Lots of interesting stairs, small spaces to climb through, slides, tires, sandbox, wood structures that look like a car, a bulldozer, etc. It was fascinating for the boys and a real crackerjack for us to keep track of them.
Danielle was fun to have along. She didn't say much, but did a lot of smiling and playing with the boys. AND a lot of texting on the side, of course. It was a gorgeous day. Perfect weather, a yummy picnic lunch by mom and a great way to spend the day with family.

Happy Birthday America!

We are grateful for those who have served in our past

and who continue to serve our nation.

We are grateful for our brave forefathers and we pray for our current leaders.

We believe this country to have been founded thru God's will.

We praise Him and thank Him for this glorious nation.

God Bless America!