ABQ Biopark Zoo

This past Wednesday we had a much needed family day. We went to the zoo, lunch, Gymboree clearance ( yes, even a few baby girl things ;) ), Goodwill, and finally Sonic "happy hour" on the way home. The weather was PERFECT and we had a great time. Looking forward to our next "family day"!!! Possibly camping........

My serious man Clay 

Clint "reading" the animal descriptions to us ;)

The 3 munchins......loving our double Bumbleride!!

The only pose of me for the day

Finally, a picture of an animal. :)

CHEEEEEESE!!!!

We love Daddy!

The ostrich 

Elephant!!

My baby Cade........such a sweet rotten thing

Love this picture!!

Very purdy!!!

Lunch Time

Banana Apple Oatmeal Cookie

Tried these "no sugar added, egg free, dairy free, vegan, healthy" cookies tonight. The boys and I liked them, but Hubby prefers his cookies sweeter. :) I mentioned "dairy free/ vegan" because that's how the recipe reads. However, regular milk was all we had on hand so we used that instead.

Quick and easy.........will be making them again!!!

3 mashed bananas (ripe)

1/3 cup apple sauce

2 cups oats

1/4 cup almond milk

1/2 cup raisins (optional)

1 tsp vanilla 

1 tsp cinnamon

Mix ingredients well in medium mixing bowl. Drop spoonfuls of batter onto cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

( recipe courtesy of  www.facebook.com/DonColbertMD )

Carlsbad Caverns

We had some time to kill today while attending a missions conference so we decided to visit Carlsbad Caverns here in NM. I hadn't been to a cave since the spring family vacation of 1994. Well overdue for another experience, eh?? :)

 Getting ready to enter!!!

 Nice!!!

 ........and dark.

You're not allowed to use strollers in the cave, but Hubby and I braved it with the kiddos anyway. Poor Clay was unsure from the start and REFUSED to walk. Hubby and I took turns carrying him the rest of the way and I'm proud to say that we made it safely all the way to the bottom ( BTW.....Hubby already had one child in a carrier and I had my pregnant belly self ). We did, however, ride the elevator back up to the top. :)-

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!!!

Had a "book party" today for the kiddos. Lots of fun and good eats! :)

Special thanks to Pinterest for the neat-o ideas!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Hubby, Clint, my 3 younger siblings and I took a quick Thanksgiving trip to NYC. Wore ourselves out, but had an awesome time seeing the Macy's parade, Ground Zero, riding the subway, and visiting as much of the city as we could. Miss my other 2 kiddos, but know they're in good hands..........and getting spoiled by grandma. :)

O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 136:1