Weekend Recap

We had a great weekend...and not just because the weather was so gorgeous, but also because Grandpa and Grandma Bruinsma came to visit!  We all enjoyed eating out (the kids know the usual places we go when they are here and make sure we go to those restaurants!), doing fun things outside, and just a change in the normal routine of life! 

Friday after Faith finished school we headed up to the zoo!  As usual, the kids expended great energy playing on the giant ant hill!  They even attempted to slide down together!

But they soon discovered they could slide faster going alone!

Grandpa and Grandma with the giraffes

Much to our delight, one of the gorillas was once again sitting right up against the glass!  This time Shane decided to be very brave and and stood next to the gorilla talking to him for quite a while!  It was really cute!  He made sure to tell the gorilla that he would be back soon to see him again!

Faith was inspired by her brother's bravery to get up close and personal as well!  She wasn't as fascinated as Shane was...or she was more cautious!

Just playing together!

We had a great weekend - even ventured down to the beach on Saturday afternoon to soak in the beautiful sunshine!  The kids were glad to hear that Grandpa and Grandma will be back in a few weeks for Faith's birthday!