Zoo Buds

Some families from our church went on our 2nd annual Spring Break Zoo Trip. We rode the church bus, which REALLY excited Knox!

When we arrived at the zoo, we met Uncle Chris and sweet little Chase. Grandaddy instantly insisted on some good lovin' from Chase, so what did that mean for Knox? He gets to push Chase's wagon!!
Gotta have a group picture, right?
Wrong.

"Airplane!!"
Grandaddy, Chase, Nana, and Knox

It was about this time that my heart crushed into pieces.

Knox was old enough to enjoy the zoo.

Oh my. I was NOT ready for this. Where's Reed? We've always come to the zoo for Reed.
Knox knows his animals. Knox talks.
Knox isn't a baby anymore.

I fought back the tears, and let my little man enjoy the zoo. And did he ever?!

My February 4th Babies

Knox's favorite stop was donated by some cool named folks!

There he is!

Knox and Nana

Knox and Uncle Chris

"We got da same shoes, Chase!"

Yes, they really were this sweet!

"Look, Chase. I gotta STAMP!"

"You wanna touch it?"

We piled into Uncle Chris's car to go have lunch at Central Barbecue. Chris and Chase dropped us back off, and then they headed home. We went back in the zoo for some more animals and more fun.

"'Anudder' airplane!!"

"One, two, 'free'..."

"JUMP!!"

Grandaddy, Nana, and Knox

Olivia, CJ, Knox, and Isaac

Snoozing on the way home

He napped the whole way home, so we ended the day at Kids Town. (Every time we drive by, he yells, "THEEERRRRRRE'S KIDS TOWN!"

We all had a ball! It was a terrific day!

Seeing Double

Knox and Poppy.
Oh what can I say? These two would be inseparable if it were up to, well - either one of them!
Knox says almost daily, "I go Poppy's house!"
If they're not in Poppy's house, they're usually riding the golf cart. They love spending time together, and there's not much that can light up Knox's eyes quite like his good ole Poppy.
I found a quote that fits these two almost perfectly...

"What children need most are the essentials that grandparents provide in abundance. They give unconditional love, kindness, patience, humor, comfort, lessons in life. And, most importantly, cookies." ~Rudolph Giuliani

Knox's 2nd Birthday Party

We celebrated Knox's second birthday with family and friends a little early this year (since his super awesome Pop and Nani took us on a cruise during his actual birthday).

We partied at our church again, and it seemed to be just fine with Knox. He was so excited to be having his very own 'Spiderman Birdday Party!' He wore a Spiderman shirt, watch, and sticker, so he thought he was super cool.

His favorite possession is his Gator. There was no doubt about it - it had to go to the party.

He took his sweet cousin, KK, for a spin - but being Knox, he was too busy waving at others to drive.
But no fear, when it comes time to eat, this kiddo will sit still and chow down!

Our family
Peyton, Knox, Moma, and Daddy

Blowing out his 2 candles

Now for the good stuff!
-eating cake & ice cream with Grandaddy

TICKLED!!!
-riding the Gator with Sonny

"Look at our stickers!!"

Knox was super sweet when he was opening presents. He got so excited over each and every gift. It was a joy watching his little eyes light up with every surprise. He put his chair from Sonny to good use immediately!

Precious little birthday boy!

Loving that $$ from "Aunt" Donna

Knox insisted on Grandma helping him

Because Knox was still potty training, we had a little interruption in the gift opening. It was a false alarm, but I thought it'd be funny for him to read this years later. We temporarily left the present area and went for the pinata. Bless him. ha!

The pinata was cool - at first. But then Knox didn't know what to think about everyone being mean to Spiderman. And he was pretty much devastated when Spiderman lost his head. As a mother, I didn't think to explain to him what was happening.
Oops.
I hope he's not forever tramatized.

The next picture totally describes Knox right now. He picked up one piece of candy at a time, and he placed each one in his pocket.

I wouldn't trade him for anything!

Some of this children at the party
Sonny, Knox, Chase, Reed, Kately,
Gracie, Lexie, Mackenzie, and Ryeder

Knox finally finished the last segment of presents, again with a little help from Grandma.

And then finally, the grand finale...his bicycle from Pop and Nani - with a helmet and a horn!

Getting a push from Uncle Jack

Knox was THRILLED Nani rode with him!

Getting lovin' from 'Grace-uhree'

Knox, Gracemarie, and Madison

Knox had such a good time at his party. I enjoyed watching him visit with family and play with friends. The only negative part of the day was his missed his buddy Grady's birthday party. He slept right through it!He was all partied out!