Daddy's Day Off

Jay has been working a lot of overtime lately training a new rookie. We really miss him! I definitely enjoy his days off, as it means there is an equal ratio of parents to kiddos. :) The four of us had a fun day out Monday since he was off and I am on leave. It was Hunter's first outing to several new places...not that he would know since he slept through the majority of it! Such a good baby. He woke up once to eat and that was it. I did include a picture of him to prove that he was there.

First we went to the zoo. It was a gorgeous May day; got up in the 80's! Holden kept finding sticks to carry around. I didn't get any animal shots although they were all out and about. Holden's favorites right now are the turtles, wallabies, and the tiger.

Watching the wallabies with Daddy. LOVE our new sit n' stand stroller! It is great for anyone with a baby and a toddler/preschooler. Holden likes the Independence of choosing to sit or stand, and that he can climb on and off himself. Hunter just likes snoozing in it. :)

No zoo trip would be complete without a ride on the carousel. Holden is so proud that he rides without an adult now. He was being a stinker and purposefully looking away from my camera. Then he'd laugh. :)

Holden had his first mini golf experience at Pheasant Lanes, a bowling alley that also has an outdoor putt putt course. He was so cute with his little blue plastic golf club. He quickly figured out that the goal is to put the ball in the hole, so he'd walk right up to it, set the ball next to it, tap it in, then hold the club over his head and cheer, "I WON!" Such a goofy little guy.

Holden and Mommy in the cave

He was mad at Daddy for not letting him climb the rocks himself. :)

After putt putt, Holden also had his first bowling experience! We were the only people there which was probably good. We got the bumper lanes and Jay helped him since the ball was heavy for him. I was cracking up because his little feet would step over the line every time and the beeping sound would go off since that is a "penalty." He was most fascinated with the ball popping back up "like magic!" out of the machine so that he could bowl again. I love the little bowling shoes on him! We also enjoyed a pizza lunch there...and Hunter slept on.

When we got home, it was time for yard work. The lawn was so overdue that Jay had to mow it twice! Holden used to like Daddy to carry him while mowing. Now he has graduated to his own little mower. He follows Daddy around and mimics everything he does. So cute! Daddy's little helper.

Once the lawn was cut, they had some fun in the sun on Holden's new Buzz Lightyear slip n' slide. Jay actually went on it. Holden ran around the edges and stuck his feet in. He's pretty wimpy! But adorable in his little trunks if I do say so myself.

We love Daddy's days off!