5.02.2011

First time at the zoo

We decided since we needed to shop for  a few things before our D.C. trip in Memphis that we would leave a little earlier and take Stratton to the zoo. We picked the perfect day to go. It was slightly overcast and not too warm or cool and believe it or not it really wasn't that crowded! Stratton was so great! I know I brag on him all the time, but he really does excellent in public when we are out and about. He stayed in his stroller and didn't complain. We had to get him out pretty frequently so he could see over the people and barriers, but he was always fine with getting back in the stroller and moving on to see something else! I think he liked the elephants and bears the best. The grizzly bears were fighting and wrestling and I don't think he liked that very much! He also like all the cats, he growled at them! He also really enjoyed the farm animals, and wanted to pet all of them. He did a lot of pointing and saying "oohhh!" We had a great time!

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See the orangutan laying above them?

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watching the sea lion show

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He could have looked at the elephants all day

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Petting the sheep and he tried to pull his hair!

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Petting the horse- he has no fear!

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This was the look after he heard the rooster crowing!

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"This way dad!"

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"Oohhh Tigers!"

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The picture that makes the whole day worth it!

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It's expressions like this that make me wonder what's going thru his little mind!

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4.29.2011

The Greatest Show on Earth (or at least in Jonesboro)

We took Stratton to the circus tonight! I thought he would really like it and he did! Surprisingly, I think his favorite part was when they brought out about 7 different dogs and had them do tricks. He got really excited and was talking and pointing. I think the rest of the show was overwhelming and he didn't hardly move, I think he barely blinked! He was so good and we couldn't have asked him to be any better behaved. However it was late by the time it was over and he was sound asleep before we even got out of the parking lot!

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Unsure at first!

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"Where did they go?"

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Walking around at intermission

4.28.2011

Craighead Forest Park/Pictures

We met local photographer, Lindsey Turner for pictures tonight. They were rescheduled from April 16th and were supposed to be "easter pictures" but because it was so cold and yucky that Saturday she decided to do them today which was the first sunny, non-rainy day we have had in a while! I haven't seen them yet, but I'm sure she got some good ones, despite Stratton's uncooperative mood! He didn't want any part of standing where she wanted him to, or smiling at her! I think she might have gotten a smirk or two, but not a full out smile. After our session with her, we took Stratton down to the water and park, which he really liked. He loved the playground with all the slides and steps. We will be taking him back!

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waiting for daddy to get home

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pointing out some ducks

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looking at the duck and geese from the dock

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. . . not so sure about the geese!

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sliding at the playground

More Easter

After Church at Hickory Ridge we went back to my mom and dad’s for Easter dinner and we also had Brandye’s birthday.  Mom tried to take some family pictures of us, but that’s not easy. Stratton will not be still, will not smile and basically won’t cooperate on any level!

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Can you see the look on my face- I think I was gritting my teeth!

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Now, look at Stratton’s face- familiar??

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What is it with boys and sticks??

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Finally a big smile! Too bad we were in the garage!

After lunch and Brandye’s birthday, we played outside and hunted eggs again.

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I guess he thought he found a giant egg!

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Easter Morning!

The Easter Bunny came and left goodies at Pops and Gigi’s house! Stratton must have know, because he woke up at 6:30 and he NEVER gets up that early at their house! He got lots of fun stuff and a “Potty Book”! He was most excited about the candy though. He keep bringing me the egg with the Reeses bunny and saying “Num-Num!”, so he had ONE. And he still slept through church!

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“Ooohhh!!”

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Reading the instructions?

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Yum- Chocolate at 7am

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Basket from Pops and Gigi!

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Hurry up, Pops!! I’m excited!

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A Elmo dvd and a cowboy hat and more candy!

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the half naked cowboy

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Watching Elmo dvd before church.

4.27.2011

Easter with the Staggs'

Saturday after the egg hunt Jarrod's mom and dad had dinner at their house for easter and Jennifer's bday. We spent a long time outside letting Stratton burn off some energy! He wore himself out!

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They are up to something?!

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Cousin Archer

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He can RUN!

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Hot and red faced!

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trying to shake the pole!

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Easter baskets from Nan and Pa!