Phoenix Zoo

Today Mommy, Daddy, Zachary and I went to the Phoenix Zoo. Maybe it's because Mommy watches too much Animal Planet, but I was a little afraid of the big animals behind the fences. I saw lots of neat animals once I warmed up to being there though. I wouldn't look at the tiger because I was too afraid of him. Daddy picked me up and showed me the sleeping lions. The lady lion was up on a big rock getting some sun while the boy lion was laying in the shade. They were so big. My favorite animals to look at were the giraffes. They are so big and have such long necks.

The zoo also has a "petting zoo." Daddy and I went into a barn and were able to pet the goats. They were so sweet. I made sure I went up to each and every one of them so that nobody felt left out. They all had names on their collars. I said hi to them and patted each on the head. There were also sheep that I was able to stick my hand through a fence and pet.

All in all it was a pretty good day at the zoo. I wasn't too big on the tigers or the monkey habitat, but the rest was neat. We watched as the trainer tried to get the great big elephant to come out of the back and into her enclosure, but "Reba" didn't want to. She just stood there shaking her trunk no.

Being a Big Sister is Hard!

Wow, being a big sister is hard....and tiring too! Zachary does three things - he eats, he poops and he sleeps. It just takes him so long to eat in Mommy's arms, and there are things I need her for. So, I find that sometimes I have to find a way to do things myself. It makes me sleepy. Today I decided to curl up on the rocking chair in the other room all by myself. I was sleepy, but I didn't want to go upstairs alone for a nap.

Mommy and I have been trying to do things a few times a week - just me and her. Last week we went to my friends' house. Mommy got to chat with her friend Miss Stephanee, and I got to play with my friends Max and Nicolas. Then, the next day, we went to Pacana Park and had a picnic with Miss Stephanee, Max and Nicolas. It was fun. I like to spend time alone with my mommy. Even just going to the store and running errands with her is fun.

I have learned my right from my left. Mommy was very impressed today. In the car my left sandal fell off my foot and onto the floor. I told her, "Mommy, my left sandal fell down." She said, "what??" I told her again, "My left sandal fell off." She cheered for me....really, who gets that excited when a shoe comes off a foot? Silly Mommy.

BOO - hoo!

Well, Halloween isn't all it is cracked up to be people. Tell me, who in the world came up with talking scarecrows?! And, who in the world puts them in the dark outside their door to scare little princesses? I'll tell you....the people 5 house down do! That scarecrow scared the Halloween right out of me. Mommy, Daddy, Zachary and I walked around a little bit after that, but I didn't want to trick-or-treat anymore. I told Mommy it is ok and maybe next year. I think she was sad that she couldn't raid my candy bag.