Dallas Zoo 2011

We made Ben's first trip to the Dallas Zoo on Dollar Day, July 21. Needless to say that the zoo was packed like sardines in a can and it was very hot, but I'm saying it anyway so you get the point. Two of my nieces, Rebecca and Jessinia, came, too, and if we had a bigger vehicle we could have brought more of Ben's cousins.

All the animals were trying to keep cool in the shade. We didn't see the lions, but we saw donkeys, flamingos, exotic birds, small primates, camels, giraffes, elephants, penguins, cheetahs, two baby warthogs, and some other birds like eagles, owls, and hawks.

We had fun, but look forward to going when it's not so crowded and scorching. If you want to go on a Dollar Day, the next one is November 22, but like I said, you won't be seeing us there!

Benjamin is One

Baby Ben is not a baby any more. Now he is one year old. He's been walking since about 10 months, so it's about time to call him a toddler.

We celebrated his first birthday with a small party on his actual birthday and big party on Saturday. Benjamin did a lot of work to make it run smoothly. (He is the best!) A lot of family and friends came out to support us. He got many toys and clothes. Thanks so much, everyone!

On a side note, we had no idea how much work it took to throw a kid's birthday party. Kudos to all you parents with experience. I'm so glad Benjamin has a servant's heart. He made the party a huge success!

In closing, God truly blessed us with the best gift, a child. James 1:17, "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like the shadows."