Oh my - I am so far behind! The past month seems to have flown by. Seems we were awfully busy - doing absolutely nothing. And it was marvelous!
OK, not just nothing. We shared meals with friends, flew to NC for a wonderful Christmas (and that trip to the ER), actually went out on New Years and all that goes with the holidays - but in between, we just hung out as a family. And it was peaceful and amazing!
It has been tough this week to get back into the swing of things. Especially with the oh so ugly weather outside. I have decided I am a fair-weathered, winter person. Yep. All fall I long for the cooler temps that signify the holidays. Then sometime just after the New Year when we've had a good week or two of sweater and boot weather - the cold rain begins. And I'm ready for spring.
So, while it's cold and nasty outside, I am attempting to catch up on this blog. It's a daunting task... made even worse when I peruse through pictures and realize just how much I have to do!
Let's go back to December. We took a trip back to Mandeville, LA for a fun weekend with our dear friends. You may remember our trip there last year. It's sort of an annual thing.
The kids love it there. They have a few cats, a new puppy dog, chickens, lots of land to roam around on - plus their own adoring children who love ours like siblings.
Hanson and Sydney have had a sweet, special connection since her birth.
The Whoopie Cushion. HOURS of entertainment.
One day we visited a wildlife preserve nearby. Fletcher took a special interest in this cute girl - happy to show her the enormous catfish in the pond.
One serious sack of food!
Seriously, the Global Wildlife preserve is amazing. If ever in southeast Louisiana, it's a must. We loaded up on the wagons and headed out to feed the animals.
Apparently it was near the end of mating season and the boys were getting a bit territorial in the fields. Made for some truly spectacular moments.
The only rule - DON'T feed the zebras!
I'm sorry, what did you say???
Nice teeth!
Santa made an appearance, on the lookout for Reindeer for his sleigh!
Lauren's face says it all. These beasts were nasty!
Sally, the camel, was a bit shy. Syd was intent on getting a closer look. She must have called "Heeeeere Sally" four hundred times!
Just a little closer now! Heeeeere Sally!
SUCCESS!
They were NOT as happy to find Santa waiting for them at the finish.
Back at our friends home... did I mention they also have a pool? And Fletcher is part labrador?
You know where this is going. Mind you, this was December. Not exactly pool party temperatures!
Yep - he finally fell/dove all the way in.
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