April 30 - Wild Animal Safari

Today we went to Wild Animal Safari in Pine Mountain, GA with our friends the Richters. We got to see lots of exotic animals up close, and it was perfect sunny day in the mid 70s. Here's a family shot in front of the zebra van we drove through the park.

The tour started off with a bang. This giraffe was our first encounter. It was so huge and so close that I couldn't even get its whole head in the shot as it was reaching in the van for a treat.

This zebra was quite aggressive. I like how this shot looks like it is trying to eat Lucy.

I'm easily amused by photos where it looks like my baby is about to be eaten. Here's another one.

This is Ellary feeding a giant cow thing. The bovines had the most horrendous breath. Poor, pregnant Monique's gag reflex was triggered quite a few times by the smell.

After the driving tour we picnicked and played a bit. L to R: Ellary, Lila, Nellie, and Shila.

After lunch, we toured the walking portion of the park. The baby giraffe was the most adorable thing I've ever seen.

And because I just can't resist one more shot of Lucy being eaten by a wild animal (photo by Monique). Cruel, I know.

In 2006, Lila napped in Rick's arms. This is one of my favorite photos.

On this day in 2010, we were at the Hearn's house with the Richters, but I don't remember why.

April 25 - Holistic Moms Open House

Today was the closest I've come to forgetting to get a photo for the day. It was a frantic day getting ready for an open house for my Holistic Moms group. Luckily, I remembered to snap a couple of shots before the meeting and the day ended. We had a great turnout at our event and my co-leaders and I are excited to get the chapter up and running again. The man in overalls speaking in this shot is The Chicken Whisperer. It was pretty cool to have a celebrity at our meeting!

On this day in 2008, Ciera began her 18th birthday celebration. This was the ensemble she wore to school.

On this day in 2010, I caught one of those rare shots of Lila and Nellie both smiling at the camera.

We also went to the Alpharetta street festival for Taryn's birthday. Here are the kids eating ice cream in honor of Taryn. I just noticed that someone is missing from this picture. I can't figure out where baby Konner is!