Ava Children's Zoo in Saginaw

The girls and I visited Midland, MI last weekend while Brandon was camping with some friends in West Virginia. Brandon had a great time and came back wanting to camp more.

We had a great time too. We got to go to the Children's Zoo at Celebration Square in Saginaw, Michigan with Momma and Poppa Shmidt and Christina and Cale. It was 80 degrees and the kids had a blast eating a picnic, watching the frogs (hundreds of them around the pond) and getting to ride the carousel.

It was nice to have a little break and help with the girls. Ava said, "I want to stay here forever," when we were leaving. Sophia is 16 months and was into everything. She also likes to bat her eyes and make her eyelashes flutter. It's impossibly hilarious.

Cousin Cale is so big now. He's rolling all around and is a little Troy. Christina's mom is building a new house that was sweet. I love it. Can i move in?

Sharon and Creston --thanks for helping out, watching the girls and making delicious food.