Zoo and the park

George put on quite a show for the kids. He was running around and playing with his blanket, chewing on things, and climbing around on the other chimpanzees. He was probably the highlight of the zoo.
This zebra was being such a model. He was so very GQ. I know he was a boy too because my youngest daughter managed to point that out!

Saturday was so nice out...
We started out with Pumpkin Pie's basketball game. She did a marvelous job, even though her daddy doesn't practice with her nearly enough. After her game and her best friend's ball game, we ate "Pizza Palace" (as seen on Food Network) at World's Fair Park with our best friends. After eating, we spent the afternoon at the zoo. The animals were all out and about and we got some cute pictures. The kids are in most of the cute pictures and as you know, I don't advertise my children so you have to take my word for it. After the zoo, we had desert at Marble Slab. Sweet Pea wasn't a huge fan but Pumpkin Pie would have eaten the whole store.
Matt's aunt prepared a birthday dinner (belated) for him of his favorite foods, Chicken and Dumplings and Mandarin Orange cake. Sweet Pea and I ate Bojangles but she did eat fruit salad and has now decided that she likes Blueberries.
Sunday, I was absolutely wore down. I stayed in bed most of the day, getting up only when necessary because I was so fatigued.
I think I overdid it again today though. We went to visit my grandparent's and we took the girls and my nephew to the park for about an hour. Again, I got some really cute pictures but... We had a great time visiting with my nephew but unfortunately, we will have to wait to see what happens before he can come to stay a few days with us and we can complete our plans to go to the water park.
That brings me to the stressor of the week...Matt's dad was placed in the hospital last week with double pneumonia. The doctor currently has his dad on a respirator but it is unclear as to whether he will be able to come off the respirator or they will have to do a tracheotomy. The possibility exists that he may actually get worse, so please keep him in your prayers. This is not the way we planned to spend the girls spring break so we can only hope that things will improve. The girls are very understanding and I am very fortunate to have such mature young ladies for daughters. I love them so much. More fun things planned for the week ahead!
A picture of Matt playing with the kids (hey, where are the kids?!)