Finally Home!

I had a chance to take the kids to another free movie today, but last night I just couldn't stand the thought of one more thing. I don't even remember the last day I was at home. I know I have a mound of laundy, and many other unfinished chores (although there could be more-my sweet husband did some housework the other night while I was at school completing assignments-Thanks BABE). But I needed to just be home today. My kids have been playing non-stop everyday;Lakeside, swimming, swimming, and more swimming, and don't forget the Butterfly Pavillion and the Zoo. Yikes!!! I think my kids needed to be home even more than me. Marina got up at six this morning and the first thing out of her mouth was, "Where are we going today?" When I told her "NOWHERE!" She was a little disappointed, but it quickly subsided as she curled up next to me and watched cartoons while I dosed back to sleep. I hate to admit when I know that I am on the downhill slide of summer. But I am there. Only a few short weeks and I will be back to work in full swing. So, while I am glad we've had so much fun. I need a few days of quiet and not doing anything before I will be ready to face those days ahead. Here's to the safety, and tranquility of our own homes. Even when it's dirty-it's still ours!!!(Vycci)

Here's a few of the pictures from the zoo yesterday.
As members we got to go in early at 8 am before it got really HOT!

Isaac, Leilani, Marina(center), Lafai, Riyann(front)
Not present in the picture but in attendance: Lilli, Jocelyn, Amry,

Leilani making friends. Look closely to find the cute little monkey.

Have you ever seen Peacock chicks? I've been to the zoo a lot. I've seen baby ducks, geese, rabbits, lions, zebras, water buffaloes, hippos...but never this till yesterday.