Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Happy New Year!

I am so glad it is 2012 and 2011 is over! It was one very rough year for our family. The year ended with me losing my job where I had worked for just under 22 years. I know though that when God closes one door he opens another. So for now, I am quietly waiting to see what the next chapter in life brings. I am enjoying the time with the boys as I have never had this much time with them. Full time motherhood is one tough job! There are never enough hours in the day to do all that needs to be done.

Since it has been a while since I posted, I figured the best way was to update with pictures of the past few months:

When one gun just isn't enough...


When we visited the aquarium at the beach, we bought membership because it was just a few dollars more and it allows us to visit the zoo for free! We took a trip to the zoo in September and had a great time.

Armadillo's are a great way to get around:


As well as baby elephants...


Sometimes I feel like I live with these :)




The boys would throw acorns for the lemurs to chase, I don't know who had more fun, the boys or the lemurs...


That lion is in awe of their muscles don't ya know


Let's hope I never see this in real life..


A cutie riding a cutie..


Which is fiercer the big cat or boy? Depends on the day...


Couldn't forget about this handsome boy either!


The birds at the zoo are one of my favorite exhibits. I had my camera in the air looking upward for birds when I heard a sound and looked down and saw this. Yes, I did run from this very frightening bird because I am a wimp...


Isn't he beautiful?


We were a little freaked out when this wolf looked at Dalton like he was lunch...


Brotherly Love..


Can you spot 3 of the Davis boys (and the big Davis boy) in this photo (click to enlarge)?

We visited the most amazing Christmas lights in Virginia. This is at a couple's home and they have over 1 million lights! The pictures do not do the place justice, it was incredible! They also had little outbuildings with huge Christmas villages:


Santa was there to visit with as well...