Zoo Time

As the summer is already flying by, we are trying to make the most of it. Today, we headed to the Pottawatomi Zoo in South Bend. Greysen of course loved the lions and tigers, but also enjoyed the kangaroos, wallabies, tortoises, and having a chance to brush and pet the goats. He loved the train ride and chasing butterflies, but The most exciting part was his first pony ride! Although he was very serious during the ride, he was so excited to ride.

If only hurricanes were not a force to be dealt with, this is where we would live. The sea calls to all of us and we answered the call for a week stay with our family in Emerald Isle, North Carolina, part of the Southern Outer Banks. We had a incredible time during our stay in our huge rental house that gave Greysen the chance to spend the week with grandparents from both families and his Uncle Paul, Aunt Nicole, cousin Braelyn and her Pop Pop, Nicole's dad. We are already trying to convince our families to go back, such a beautiful, peaceful place.

Emerald Isle with The Millers

Jimmy Buffett's former yacht, Sea Jewel.


Papa and Greysen out at Shackelford Banks.



Greysen and Daddy after dinner at McCurdy's checking out the locals.

Life After Taxes

So, yes there is life after taxes. On our first free day after busy season, we took Greysen to Fort Wayne to Science Central. There are areas in Science Central for all ages, but Greysen managed to find something to play on almost everywhere.





After a quick lunch at O'Charley's,which was one of the few days Greysen was actually eating real food lately, he has molars coming in, we headed to Jefferson Pointe to hit a few stores and the play area in the food court. Greysen loves the play area and since we were there on a week day there were only a few other toddlers there. A good day was had by all especially since Daddy was with us!