Como Butterflies

Como Zoo opened a butterfly exhibit this summer. The boys and I checked it out a few weekends ago. It was a ton of fun. We all enjoyed it a lot and need to go back again. Here are some pics from our visit. Enjoy.

Menomonee Zoo Oshkosh

Menomonee Park also has a small zoo. We saw elk, wolves, a lion, prairie dogs, llamas, and monkeys. The "highlight" of the zoo adventure was being dive bombed by red wing blackbirds who were nesting in the bushes near the lion's cage. Poor birdies thought we were going to attack their babies so they attacked our heads first. It came as quite a shock to my head the first time it happened. Yipes! A new experience to be sure.

The Castle at Menomonee Park Oshkosh

When visiting Grandma and Grandpa Wolf in Wisconsin, we spent Saturday at Menomonee Park in Oshkosh. The park has this cool castle play area. There are places to hide, place to climb, an airplane, diggers and sand, portraits, a king & queen's throne, etc. All materials and labor were donated by local businesses and residents. It was hard to get the kids to stand still to get a good photo. Needless to say that when it was time to leave the kids didn't want to and the adults were tired!

Another Eric-ism or Two

Eric is a funny little boy. He comes up with some interesting new words. One such word is "fiveteen" instead of "fifteen". That is understandable I guess. Logic would indicate that after thirteen and fourteen and before sixteen and seventeen, one would count fiveteen. So cute. Jonathan has taken to correcting Eric quite often about this error, so I don't think Eric is using it much any more.

His newest Ericism is "blowcano" instead of volcano. Grandma Jackie has a science kit that includes a volcano experiment. Eric loves the "blowcano". That word cracks me right up. :p

Jonathan's 2nd Missing Tooth

About three weeks ago Jonathan lost his 2nd tooth. This tooth was never found either just like the first tooth that fell out. No blood. No drama. Just, "Mom, I think I lost my tooth." No drama is a good thing. Just once I think I'd like to see the tooth that falls out. Jonathan doesn't believe he is swallowing them. Hmmm, it seems like the only explanation. Luckily, the tooth fairy doesn't need the tooth for any reason. She is still leaving a dollar under his pillow.

Eric Loves the Diggers

If there is a digger at a park, don't plan on leaving anytime soon. Nor should you plan on leaving the park without tears and tantrums. Eric LOVES the diggers! If we had one in our backyard, I doubt we would see the youngster at all during daylight hours. Did I mention he LOVES these things? If there is a digger around, there will be no sharing. Do not attempt to get your own turn. It will only cause much strife and heartache for all involved. Eric LOVES the diggers more than juice I think. Now that is saying a lot.

Vroom, Vroom

The boys and I went and visited Grandma Linda and Grandpa Chuck in Neenah, Wisconsin a few weeks back. One of the special treats was grandpa's remote control monster truck that both boys were able to drive in the road. The boys and grandpa Chuck had a ball! Aren't they all just the cutest?