Tennessee Safari Park

Mills was invited to one of our very best friend, Preston's, fifth birthday party this morning at Tennessee Safari Park, in Alamo.  It was on our list to visit this month, so luckily, we were able to go sooner than expected, and for such a special reason.  We had a blast.  Mills has been looking forward to it all week long and has asked me every day if we were going to see the animals.  Preston, thank you for showing us such a good time.  It as the best birthday party ever!  Happy Birthday to YOU!

The sweetest giraffe ever!

Yes, that is our child, kissing a baby goat.  What can I say?  He LOVES animals!  The goat was fond of Mills too!

Mills, Kate, and Lane take their turn on the the carousel.  The music from this thing was loud enough to drive anyone crazy!

Here we go again.  Mary Claire hops on for some fun too.  This mama went through some quarters.

Sweet birthday boy

The kangaroos were awesome!

Deer flooding our trailer.  They were wanting some bread, and boy did they get plenty. 

Mills is ready to feed the animals!

The birthday crew.  Notice my rebellious one over to the right.  He wanted to stand "Wight here, mama!"

We all sang "Happy Birthday" and enjoyed some awesome cupcakes.

These two had the messiest, but cutest mouths of the bunch.

Now THAT'S TALENT!

Mills' favorite part of the whole trip.  This giraffe was so sweet.  He must have very good eyes, because he ate a LOT of carrots!

Ethan, Mary Claire,  Preston, and Mills

Mills feed the goats

Mills must have gone down this slide a dozen times.

Before we left, we took another ride through the park in our own car.  Mills was actually able to get closer to the animals and pet them. 

He kept saying, "Hey wittle fella!  What's your name?"

Last but not least, we say goodbye to Mr. Camel.

We cannot WAIT to go back.  I am planning a sooner than later trip back to the park, because we had such a good time. 

**On a side note, my bff, Christi, the mother of the birthday boy, was unable to attend this wonderful birthday celebration.  Unfortunately, she was struck by the flu.  She was missed very much, and we are hoping that she feels better soon. 
Christi, Ryan did an excellent job at the party and we had a BLAST!  ♥ you!

Enjoying a Beautiful Day

The weather and temperatures were absolutely beautiful today.  I could have stayed outside on our back porch and enjoyed the cool breeze all day.  I think Mills agrees.

Santa brought him an awesome tricycle last year, and he can ride it like a pro.  Thankfully, our cove is very safe to ride in.

 

It's Heeeeere.....

Yes, that would be the number of candles on my cake today.  Someone please, have a fire extinguisher handy.  The smoke alarms are bound to go off!  Ha!

Easter Lunch, Egg Hunt, and a Little Gun Action!

We had our traditional Easter lunch at Dee & Pop's house after a WONDERFUL morning of worship at church.

Afterwards, the Lainey and Mills hunted eggs and then we spent the afternoon watching the boys with their toys.  Of course, us girls participated too and we aren't too bad if I should say so myself.

Here is a recap of our afternoon in pictures.  I'm warning.  There are LOTS of them!

Our sweetheart in his Easter frock

Getting his Easter present from Nana

Easter presents from Dee & Pop

Lainey opening her beach towel

Daddy and Mills acting oh so silly!

Drew and E counting the eggs before they hide them

While the dads hid the eggs, Lainey and Mills trail off through the back pasture...

and then, they run back!

He's on a roll

Lainey finds an egg by the tree

Look!

YAY!

 

Pretty Lainey and her pretty egg

Erik's mom made a dirt pile for the kids to play in and bought shovels for them. How fun?!

Mills getting ready to shoot

Lainey is ready too.  Looks like she's loading her gun.

Yes,even Mama B tried it.  You go Mama B!

Daddy showing how it's done

Aunt Whit is a sharp-shooter herself!



Dee hit her first one!