Lauren and Aubrey Play Date!

Jill and the girls came over to check out our the construction and our new play set!  They always have such fun together and this day was no exception.  Leo even picked out special snacks at the store in anticipation of their arrival (one being Ring Pops, hence the blue tongues).  Around lunchtime I think the kids were getting a bit restless in our confined spaces so we decided to pack up and head to Jill's to play and swim in their neighborhood pool.  That was also a big hit!  We love to spend as much time with those girls as we can!

Slip-n-Slide!

After the zoo, Sarah and Jacob had a sleepover.  It was pretty fun!  We busted out the SnS for some old fashioned fun!  Here are a few of the good pics!  We used it after dinner and all day the next day too!

Zany Zoo Time!

Isabelle, Sophia, Emma, and Adeline 

Leo somehow being persecuted I'm sure.

The whole gang, including Sarah and Jacob

Choo Choo!

a little cool down by the giant water fan

he just needed a little Buddha love.

the three friends riding the Sky Safari

making the great trek to the African rain forest

cute

and cute

Leo and Jacob aboard the Sky Safari
It was hard to get a good pic b/c I was with them

Ride #2 with Isabelle, Sophia and Sarah

Carousel time

It's so nice to have a zoo pass.  We can go and ride all the rides and it's awesome.  This day was particularly hot, but we made it work.  There is enough shade and enough fun rides to make it all work!  Plus we carried some water bottles and our lunch and it was all good.  

Happy Birthday, Francesca and Luca

Sophia and Francesca drawing on the freshly painted chalkboard wall! 

This was Leo's first canned beverage and he savored every drop!
This kid loves lemonade and boy was he happy to have it in such a large quantity!

After cake and presents the kids played in the sprinklers and got even more treats!