Penguin Patrol

We had quite a busy day yesterday. We started the day off thinking it was going to be a lazy Friday when Jamie announced that we had an opportunity to go see some penguins up close and personal. We were pushed into frantic mode when she then announced at 9:58 that the "show" started at 10:00.

We are used to frantically packing up and getting ready since our house has been for sale and we have received several short notices for showings. We threw a cute outfit on El topped her off with a bow, dressed Charlie in his usual "I don't care what I look like as long as I am comfortable wardrobe and we headed out-the-door.

We arrived at our destination to find that the closest parking spot was about 7 light years away from the door. Being my chivalrous self, I dropped the family at the door and prepared for a hike. After a 10 minute walk from Scooby Doo 2 I arrived at the check-in desk. The officer asked my name and let me know that my wife had my badge. She then just stared at me like her central computer went into sleep mode. 

I said "Umm...where do I go to find my wife that has my badge?" 

She replied "In there." Pointing to a secured door that can not be entered without a badge. I thought to myself, "You are BRILLIANT!" I text Jamie to come get me and she must have been reading my mind because she simultaneously met me at the door. The rush to leave the house, the 8 mile hike and the enlightening encounter with Deputy Dog was all worth it. 

Warning:The following pictures contain all kinds of cuteness. 

Ella immediately tried to capture the penguin to take him home.

Charlie brought his dinosaur along and was a bit shy at first.

Ella could not get enough of this cute and wild creature.

Charlie finally warmed up a bit and gave the penguin a pet or two.

Don't worry. This penguin is a species from South Africa and is used to warm climates. No ice required for this girl named Simon.

This was just the first stop of our day. To be continued...

To see Simon, visit the Newport Aquarium in Newport, KY.

Ella Want A Cracker

Ella has inherited a great mix of resourcefulness and comedy from Jamie and I. She also eats more than any child I have ever seen. If you put all of those traits together you get this.

What a great way to save your food for later and not forget about it. It's like a post-it note, but tastier. Just lick and stick. Boom! There you go. Afternoon snack packed and ready for easy retrieval.

Headless Horseman!

I do not know what the obsession is with putting blankets on his head, but it makes for some entertaining moments. 

Today Charlie decided to hang his sheet on his head and ride his trusty steed off into the sunset.

Ella has an obsession with draping clothes over her head. 

Is this normal? Do they think they are invisible? 

Hoppy Update

Charlie is now 3 years old, Ella just turned one, the wife is about to turn 29 again and I forget how old I am.

It is amazing watching our children grow and develop their own personalities. Charlie is cautious and kind. He loves to entertain however, he is a bit shy outside of the walls of our home. From the performances we have witnessed recently I believe he may become a Chipendale dancer. The boy has some moves.

Ella is always happy unless she is hungry. She is quite the comedian and even though she only says "Da-Da, Hi and Bye" clearly, she will talk your head off. She is a Daddy's girl and loves to cuddle. I sense boy trouble in the future.

Parenting is tiring, stressful, worrisome and awesome all at the same time. We were blessed to have one child and could not believe that we had been blessed with a second. I am balding at an alarming rate, but it is worth it. 

I have plenty of stories to share and will do my best to post them soon. 

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