Zoo and AMEX

Yesterday we went to the Pittsburgh Zoo. It was a nice day and not too crowded at all. We went first thing in the morning, and the rain storms hit on our way home. It was perfect! Easton seemed to enjoy all the people watching. He really didn't have a great idea about what all was going on. He did very well though and took a nap fairly easily for an hour of it. I was so proud of myself for taking Easton out with Ryan, the neighbor boy, without any major problems. Here are the boys in front of the lions.

Is he not the cutest?

He was trying to catch a glimpse of the fishies.

Proud mama with her baby.


You may be wondering why this blog is titled "Zoo and AMEX." Well, I feel as if I should plug American Express. Jason and I have had this credit card for quite some time now. Not only do we get points, for which we have gotten this desk that I am sitting at now and a $500 gift card to Home Depot, but they have always been pretty good. Who can complain? Today after making numerous calls to get our credit card charge refunded from AllCare Dental (NEVER go there) for dental work that we prepaid for, I had no luck. I called my Dad to ask why I should do. He suggested filing a complaint with American Express against AllCare for fraud. It worked! I five minute phone call and everything was taken care of. I only wish I would have called them 2 hours sooner.

Got to go. The babies awake

Garden Update

Here's the infamous garden panorama. As you can see, everything is doing very well (especially the unwanted grass and weeds!) Jason has been hard at work and trying to get enough grass clippings from the yard to keep the weeds down. You would think with 2 acres that we would have more than enough!


I love the colors of this cabbage.


A row of cabbage.


The onions are doing very well. Right now we pick them for green onions, but soon they will be some large normal onions.


We started these tomatoes from seeds in the house. *Sniff, sniff, tear*...They are growing up so fast.

Raccoon Creek Picnic and Hike

Today we took Easton for his first picnic and hike. Easton loved it! It was nice to get out and get some fresh air.
Easton is just big enough for the backpack. He was so adorable! Here he is, already to go! Sorry, but you'll have to turn your head to the left for proper viewing of this picture.
Here are some videos for your viewing pleasure. First one is Easton giggling at his Daddy. The second is Easton sleeping on his Daddy's back.

Morning Routine

Those who know me well can tell you, I LOVE to sleep. I have had this love since I was born. My mother often will tell stories of how much I slept as a baby. I never did outgrow this love.

To ensure that I am not super crabby all day from lack of sleep, Jason gets up with Easton in the morning. It is wonderful! He brings him in to eat, and then I go back to sleep. Then about 9am or so, he'll bring him back in for the next feeding. I will generally get up about then, while Easton falls asleep eating. I just thought this was the sweetest sleeping position I have ever seen. He looks so comfy!