Our trip to the Wild Life Safari...

The American Elk were the first animals we came across. They were sitting right by the side of the road. I wanted to get out and touch one.

In the wetlands we saw a couple of pelicans cleaning themselves. They acted as though nothing was going on around them. We also saw lots of turtles and frogs.

During the safari we saw two black bears. We were fortunate to be able to watch one of them climb up a tree. It took the bear a couple of tries to get up. What an experience it was to be able to see that.

This was our second trip to the safari and for the first time we were able to see two wolves. We were unable to get any pictures but it was really cool to be able to see them.

Here is a herd of bison that we saw. There were quite a few. There were even quite a few young ones in the group. Josie really liked seeing them.

In another part of the wetlands there were several Sand hill Cranes. There were a few that were in the road standing right next to our truck. Josie kept sticking her head out of the window and quacking at them. It was really funny. They weren't bothered at all by us. It just stood there and stared right back up at Matt.

This picture is for Rosalee, while she was out visiting us she was so excited to see a turkey out in the wild. There were a couple hiding in the long grass so I snapped this picture for her.

I couldn't get Josie to sit on the bison with Anthony she was to scared. So she stood there and pouted because I took her candy away while we took the picture.

We had a wonderful outing as a family. It was great to see all of the animals so comfortable in their environment.

Our trip to the zoo

We took Jacob to the zoo while he was here. He hasn't been to our zoo in about 8 years. The zoo has changed quite a bit since he was last there.

So of course we had to take some pictures so we could remember our trip to the zoo with Jake.

It was a really hot summer day and the zoo was pretty crowded but we still managed to have a really good time.

Josie playing in the exploration station.

Matt and Josie feeding the fish. Josie always has a great time feeding the fish and watching them fight over the food.

Happy Birthday Matt!!

Happy 32nd Birthday Matt! For his birthday he got some clothes, a movie and Miami Dolphins grill set from his parents.

Also, for his birthday he got a coin holder for the new american dollars. Plus, a new Husker tshirt.

From the kids Matt got the Transformer Blackout. Which Josie tried to open the box for him by tearing part of it up. Matt wasn't to happy about that. He plans not to open them, he hopes they will be a collectors item someday.

When Matt was a young boy he wanted the Transformer Optimus Prime. Due to the cost of it he was never able to get it. So for his birthday I bought him the Optimus Prime from the new movie. He was very excited about it.

Happy Birthday Matt!!! We love you!!

Splendid Summer

This was our first baseball game as a family. Josie didn't care too much to watch the game but Anthony really got into it. When the crowd would cheer he would yell happily along with the crowd. Josie on the other hand went for the food. It was so hot that everyone was extremely sweaty and sticky.











In June, Rosalee and David came to visit us for a week. The kids had a great time with them. Anthony cut his first tooth while they were in town. While they were here we went shopping on more than one occasion, we went to the zoo and went boating.











While Rose and David were here we feed them Matt's homemade spaghetti. Rose was a little messy.

Also, this summer my dad has been out twice to visit while on business. Josie loves to play with her Poppa. They like to wrestle and loves to pillow fight with him. Anthony gets a little nervous when they start to play.

We turned Anthony around in the car a little early. He loves being turned and part of the action. He loves being able to see mom and dad.








Here is a funny picture of Josie. She put her "buddy" on her head then I put some sunglasses on top. Who knew a ghost could be so adorable.










Anthony's first Fourth of July.






Josie and Anthony on the Fourth of July. These are their special fourth of July day outfits that Matt picked out for them to wear.