Bridgette and Ava discover the ZOO!

Two weekends ago we were in Houston, and decided to take the girls out to the Houston Zoo. It turned out to be a beautiful day, and I think us parents had just as much fun as the girls! Except we still never did find that sno cone stand!? Here are some pictures of the animals... all of us! {Sorry for the picture overload... too many great ones to choose from!}

First up - Giraffes!

Yup, I'm short :)

The dads and their girls.

That face was for the giant BEAR below!

So much to see :)

The monkeys showing off for us...

... and then the girls got a close-up!

Picture time with the cousins!

Looking out over the big fountain.

Family shot time... awwww :)

Gotta love that smile!

I think the girls had just as much fun playing along this concrete wall than inside the zoo!

But it was a great day!

T-R-O-U-B-L-E

That's what Bridgette has been getting into during this 9th month! And I'm guessing it's not going to stop anytime soon!? She still isn't crawling, but who needs to crawl when you can {cruise} from furniture to furniture? Not Bridgette! Now she just needs to make her way to a wall, and she can use that to walk around the room! I found that out this morning when she was in the middle of the entryway with NO furniture, toy, etc to have gotten her there!? Here's a few shots of our little miss thang cruising around the house and discovering new things!

Discovering the kitchen little by little...

... and also Vovo's kitchen! Here she is with her partner in crime (Ava)

At her 9 month check up - still not sitting, just walking on the table :)

And of course the famous toilet paper roll picture!

Everyone has one, and Bridgette discovered this last week!

Easter: Part Deux

{Saturday Festivities}

Little Joey, I mean Caroline and Bridgette

The girls getting a bath after the afternoon... I think they're having fun :)

Happy Easter! {part un}

Hope everyone had a great weekend! We had lots of fun with family, friends, and neighbors. Saturday we had a little get together at our house to dye eggs {this was for the big kids}, enjoy the weather, and fire up the grill. After church on Sunday, my parents came back to the house for a nice brunch and Bridgette's first Easter basket. Pictures are better than words... so enjoy the images below :) There will be a part deux post once I get pictures from Adrienne's camera, so stay tuned!

{Easter Pictures at the Arboretum}

Yes, the eggs taste good :)

{Easter Sunday}

Checking out all the goodies in her Easter basket

(lots of new bath toys)

Mimi and Poppa gave Bridgette a walker for Easter!

(Mimi's reading the instructions, Bob is putting it together, and Bridgette is inspecting the play table)

Bridgette is staying close to Daddy to help

and the walker in use... Bridgette's new spot :)

Bridgette's Spring Break!

Two weeks ago, Bob started a new project in Houston, so Bridgette and I went with him to visit friends, family, and get out of the house. (I know...I'm a little behind) It just so happened to be the week of Spring Break for most of Texas, so we're calling this post {Bridgette's Spring Break}! We got to spend lots of time with Vovo, Tia Sandra and Cousin Ava; Bridgette and I had a girls lunch with Aunt Catt; we went to visit Great Grandpa Papoo; and we met up with Mimi and Poppa for a day in Galveston. Busy week, but lots of fun!

Lots to see in Vovo's backyard.

Swinging at the park...

Oh, I know you!

We went from one swing to another...

After seeing Ava try to crawl out of her stroller... Bridgette thought - Good Idea! I think I'll try that too! :)

Hi again!

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{A day at the beach}

Ok, I have my hat on... let's get in some beachy clothes.

Ok, now I'm ready!

Oooh... this is a new texture...

... but I think I like it!

Getting a better look at the water with Poppa.

Photo Op!

Hello down there!

Having lunch at Shrimp n' Stuff (best dive in Galveston!)

Bridgette has something to say...

That's right... Bridgette is going to be a {Big Sister}!! The 2 will be 15 months apart... to the day. As of now, little bean (which is what we'll be saying until we know if we're having a him or her) is due October 2. We are now in the 2nd trimester, and my energy has come back! We have our next appointment this Thursday, and will then schedule our big sonogram (where we find out the sex) in the next 3-4 weeks! So excited!

We're in trouble...

At 8 months, Bridgette still isn't crawling, but she sure is becoming mobile. She rolls, scoots, inches, and loves to be upright - standing at the coffee table, standing on your lap, bouncing on your lap, or walking around the house holding our fingers. Well, last week I was in the office and I hear Bob call me from the living room "Umm, Heather - I think you need to get in here... and bring the camera". When I walked in the living room, this is what I found. She pulled herself up on her little walker and started taking steps by herself. Ok, so the steps were a little wobbly, but they were STEPS!

Figuring it out by herself...

And then the next night... getting a little more brave and holding on with one hand.

Here's Bridgette a couple weeks ago: watching Daddy put together her new toy, and of course Chester watching over the whole thing.

the new toy (with a little help)!