Jeremy and I decided to take a day off work on Friday, September 16 and head to the Columbus Zoo. Kirk LOVES animals and talks about them constantly. We thought he'd love to go to another zoo, and since we had already planned to head to Athens on Saturday for the MU v. OU game, we thought it would be a nice long trip for us. Kirk loved the animals, and he even got brave enough to pet the goats and the sheep. Kirk was very well behaved, and we laughed at how excited he was over some of the animals. He really put on a show for everyone at the elephant and monkey exhibits! The weather was cooler, all the kiddos there were his size, and we had a great day!
Kirk playing in an igloo at the play area
Kirk enjoying the "flaminkos"
Kirk climbed inside and went up and down the slide all by himself
He was super excited about the "BoBo" (bonobos) monkeys! He kept saying "Freeze, silly Bobos!" (from Diego)
Kirk STILL watching the bobos. He really put on a show, and everyone around was asking us about him. They kept asking Jeremy how old he was, and said how well he talked and how smart he was!
Kirk and Daddy in front of the reptile house
Kirk and Mommy
Kirk driving a tractor outside the zoo
When we left the zoo, we went to see our friends Martyn, Trista, Ady, and Rhys. Kirk loved playing with their (girl) toys, and really liked Ady's sunglasses and their car! He drove it all over the house!
Kirk riding Ady's scooter...he never really learned how to ride, but he thought he did!
Kirk riding on Martyn's shoulders....in the kitchen!
Saturday afternoon, we headed to OU to tailgate for the game. Kirk played football with JD and Cooper. He's getting a little better at taking direction!
Kirk getting ready for a "pass" to Cooper
Kirk and Rhys playing corn hole
Kirk wearing JD's buffalo hat
It was a terrible game, but Kirk had fun. He loves the marching band, and he's learning the "We are....MARSHALL" cheer. He cheered for the HERD loudly, but it didn't seem to matter. He had a good time, but we were some pretty upset fans leaving the stadium. The ladies behind us had a good time listening to Kirk cheer, and kept telling us how adorable he was!
We went to Bella's second birthday party on Sunday, September 18. Kirk gave Bella a birthday hug!
Bella blowing out her #2 candle on her cupcake
Bella opening her new table and chair set from Auntie Kelly, Uncle Jeremy, and cousin Kirk!
We had a fun, busy weekend! Kirk told us this afternoon that he wanted to "take a nap in my bed," so home we went to rest and settle down! It was so fun to visit another zoo, watch Kirk get so excited to see and learn about animals, and visit friends. Even though we had to watch the HERD lose, it is so fun to see Kirk learn about football each week. I know his Daddy is so proud of how much he knows and how excited he is when he says "GO MARSHALL!" We're headed to cheer on the Herd at home next week against VA Tech. We are looking forward to seeing Adam, Kate, and baby Jax next weekend, along with another visit from the Hughes Family. It is so great to get our kids together and watch them play. I never thought I'd be watching all of our kiddos run around 15 years ago when we were all running around in college! It's so awesome to have good friends and share each other's families. We'll spend the week hoping and praying for the HERD.....
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