Friday, June 19, 2009

Our St.Louis Adventure!

Wednesday morning we headed off to St.Louis! The trip was plesant stopping once to feed Ella and let Gabe run off some energy. We enjoyed the Cardinals game Wednesday evening and the Zoo on Thursday. It was a hot one on Thursday and I have offically learned my lesson with zoos... (I will share with all of you so you don't have to make the same mistake) Do Not attempt them in the summer..... Fall would be the most enjoyable! Needless to say the day was so hot it was hard to enjoy ourselves, so our plan was to see a few favorite animals and get back on the road... That is what we did and Gabe LOVED it.



Ella enjoying the hotel bed.. she was ready to be out of her seat!


Gabe checking out the cookies the hotel manager sent our way!!!!




Gabe's first shower!


Gabe and daddy playing catch before the game.





My little cardinal fans!


My little sugar babies..





kisses from big brother







Waiting on the metro-link..






Our family at the game...








Little man enjoying some "pop-torn"...










And some pop....









Crazy how things work out.... Amber, Tracey, and Cody just so happened to be at the game with seats right next to ours.... so we enjoyed the visit with them.











Cody and Gabe worn out from all of the excitement and heat...













Our lunch break at the zoo... Gabe was loving the cheese fries.












This was Gabes favorite of the day...they came real close and ate out of the tree so Gabe was able to see their enormous tounges.














Ella trying to peak through her squinty...


















Watching the bear..













Daddy bought Gabe a fan to cool off with... he was thrilled!
















8 comments:

Courtney, Jeff, Ayla & Leah said...

Gabe- I love cheese fries too :)

Leah Robinson said...

Oh my, yes the St. Louis Zoo is not one to go to in the summer...so much walking and it's always HOTT!!!! I love how the animals are so close though! Great zoo!!

And cute pictures of the Cards game!! Go redbirds :)

Jessie said...

What a fun trip! I'm jealous;) We missed you guys Wednesday!

Tera said...

I'm so glad everything went well. It's such a blessing to see you four enjoying your summer! Gabe looks so little sitting in the shower...and I just want to scoop Ella up from the bed and kiss her to pieces! Love you!

Brittany said...

The Cards outfits are so cute!!

Brandi said...

i heard there was some excitement in the car on the way home... can anyone say POOP!!

Sandy said...

gosh your little girl reminds me so much of my little girl. You have a couple precious kiddos Mandi!

Chelsa said...

love all the pictures! especially the family pic at the game :)