Frankfurt ZOO

We decided to take a daytrip with our friends Denise and her 3 kids to the zoo.  My mom was also here and able to enjoy the cold day at the Frankfurt zoo.  We had a wonderful day enjoying all the animals and hanging out with our favorite friends

 Joely, Mallory and Brayden 

My what big ears you have!  This was an exhibit about giraffe's hearing ability

 this was kind of gross......they were giving each other baths with their tongue!  The one was checking the others ear out and then cleaning it.

 Serena and Louisa

 Mallory loves entertaining the girls

 mosaic of a fish

 Grandma, Mallory and Brayden (my favorite picture)

My how time flies......

Five years ago, I thought I would be pregnant forever!  Brayden was six days over his due date when he finally arrived.  We all thought he would be a February baby and he decided March would be more fitting for him!  Five years later, he is still as stubborn as ever and wants everything his way!  And on top of that very loving and affectionate.......he loves his Mommy, Daddy and sister.  He would share anything he has with us and not think twice.  He has been a true blessing.  Happy birthday, Brayden!  We love you!

cupcakes we brought to school

 birthday morning

                                            getting to open his presents from our family.  

He got a station for his train set from 

Mom, Dad and Mallory

 Mallory wanted to help him so bad.  We tried to tell her that it is Brayden's birthday, but then Brayden to me "no, Mom, I want her to help me."  They are a great team!

 Brayden was in disparate need of a new Arkansas jersey!  He was so excited Aunt Kristen and Uncle Justin got him one! 

 Pound puppies~  They love dogs~

 and of course, CARS!!

 Mickey cake for his party

 jumping at Yabadoos

 we had a wonderful time with all our friends

Garmisch family weekend

Billy's unit had a weekend Family retreat to Garmisch.  We had more classes than family time, but we made the best we could out of the trip.  Anytime we go to Garmisch to the "hotel" it is a blast for the kids~

 Our first bus pitstop we walked to the nearby grocery store and this was the "parking" sign outside the door, just in case you brought your dog with you

 A long bus ride to the Alps

 Almost there

 Brayden being his goofy self 

 Right outside our patio door we had a great ground of snow to play in

 Our night out on a carriage ride

 Enjoying the fireplace in the lobby