The Jenks Family: July 2012

Monday, July 30, 2012

The 4th

For the 4th, we found ourselves in Underwood, IA. A quaint little town about 20 min. from here. They had a fun little parade and fireworks show that we enjoyed. We were looking for somewhere small and we found the perfect place. We parked our seats in the perfect spot. A little sun at the beginning of the parade, but in full shade the rest of the time. Karen and her boys even joined us for the fun parade.

Before the parade, one of their clubs came out handing out water. It was dang hot!

The parade was filled with big rigs, tractors, and tow trucks. Dex was in heaven!

A storm trooper was also there. Whomever was in there had to be drenched in sweat. It was hot!

Ash and JJ

JJ and I

Me and my kiddlets

Some tractors

Dex made out like a bandit with a bag full of goodies. Otter pops, candy, lots of beef jerky. It took a little bit of coaxing and convincing but, he finally got the hang of running for candy. To the left of us though, we had quite the tough crew of mothers. It was hard to beat them to it!

After the parade, we headed home and got lunch and let the kiddos nap/play while we made food. For dinner we headed over to our friends, the Nordbys for a bbq. It was fun to be at a house with a backyard and a sprinkler. The kids had fun playing in the water.

JJ loved the clover flowers and the sprinkler

After the other family left, we hung out a little bit longer. Dex finally began to enjoy the sprinkler, too.

For the fireworks show, we made our way back to Underwood and sat in the middle school parking lot. Both kids were sound asleep and I tried to wake Dex, and when I aroused him, he said he didn't want to see them and fell back asleep.

sleeping kids

At the first loud bang, JJ woke up for a few minutes. She did pretty well with the fireworks. She stayed up for maybe 10 minutes and then fell back asleep

Ash took pictures of the fireworks with his Dad's camera. Some turned out really well. He enjoys doing photography, and hasn't done it for a long time. I think he really enjoyed himself.

We had a great 4th, with a minor mishap involving Dexter, my foundation makeup, my makeup brush, JJ's bows and the bathroom wall. Ya, not a pretty site/combination.

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Zoo

The kids and I went to the zoo with Lainey and Serene. It was pretty fun. Juliette has only been there a handful of times, so it was great to take her there. We saw lions and tigers, and made our way to the aquarium and jungle. It was another hot day so we tried to stay inside. The zoo has been remodeled some (the entrance and the aquarium) and this was only our 2nd time in the aquarium.

Cheesing it up for the camera

Dex wanted his picture taken with these fish

JJ LOVED these upside down jellyfish

She cried when I pulled her away from them.

She liked these ones as well.

I think it's safe to say they are her favorite animal right now. When Dex was this age, it was the penguins.

Inside the aquarium, they have this new interactive pad. It looks like and acts like you running through a shallow pool, chasing fish. The fish run and hide, the water ripples, it's kinda cool. My kids were pretty leary of it though.

Each time I've been to the zoo, I've never seen the octopus they have and always wanted to. Today was my lucky day. Look who We saw!

Absolutely amazing isn't it?

We must have hit the zoo at the right time because this anaconda was quite active as well. Look at how strong he is and how far stretched he is on that glass. Amazing!

Dex also had to play with the giant globe that they have. He had fun touching it and trying to get it to move.

It was a fun time had by all. I can't wait till we go again!

11 Months

Before she turns 1, I should document her at 11 months.

Juliette is full of spunk and has a great cheeser grin. She loves food, says hi, momma, and has said dadda a couple times. She waves, can sign for more, is picky about food (the girl knows what she wants, when she wants it) she loves to play with cars, ride on the push car and rocking horse, and crawl upstairs. If the step stool to Dex's bed is down, she loves to crawl up onto his bed and look out the window or wake him up. She loves to climb on things and can walk holding on with just 1 hand. She loves her hats, shoes, and sunglasses, but not her hairbows. She absolutely adores her brother. We just love our spunky little miss!