Impromptu "Session" with Angel

This amazingly gorgeous pavilion sits outside of the Zoo's entrance. When we walked passed it on the way in, I just KNEW I wanted to grab some shots of one of the kids there! Angel was the most cooperative, so she got the lucky job of being my model :-) LOL.

Unfortunately it didn't go exactly as I had mapped out in my head, but things never go as planned with my kids (don't know why I haven't figured this out yet). I was *trying* to get shots like #5 with all of the cool arches and beams in the background. I didn't really have the right lens and Angel wasn't as cooperative as I would've hoped. BUT, I still got a couple from her that are super cute and absolutely scream "her" ... so I guess I succeeded :-) I love, love, love everything about #5 except for that goofy face ... LOL ... but that's my girl, so I suppose I should just go with it!! :-) :-) :-)

The Zoo and I-800 Fingerprinting!

We started out today with our I-800 fingerprints bright and early! Wahoo!!!

Because Angel actually had no school today, DH also took off and we went to the zoo! Sadly, I hate to even admit this, this was our first visit as a family. LOL. We had so much fun though - we will definitely be going back! We only did the Africa and polar bear area so that we could go out to lunch - it was just enough and now we can't wait to go back again!

Best Friend

Angel with her best friend Mr. J. How adorable are these 2?!

Mr. J's daddy says we'll have to pull this picture out in 20 years on their wedding day. LOL. Wouldn't that be wonderful, I just love this little man! :-)

Our last dossier picture!

Woohoo, we finally have all 6 of our dossier photos! This was the last one - I had S. snap it for us when we were visiting Chapel Hills Farm today. THANK YOU! She can always get Angel to smile - that's pretty darn impressive!

Pumpkin Farm

We had SUCH a great time with J. & C. at the farm today! We had perfect weather and the kids totally enjoyed themselves. I so enjoy watching their little friendships blossom :-)