Friday, October 23, 2009

Aliya's Petting Zoo

Aliya has adjusted very well at her new school (not a surprise at all). Her teachers rant and rave about how well she is doing. She has enjoyed it but I still miss her old preschool. I love that I can just drop her off at the curb but I miss her old teachers and the interaction I had with the other moms. Ah well! Anyways, although there are no cool animals on the schools grounds, one day they brought in a petting zoo for the kids. I dropped Kai off with Aunt Steph so Blakers and I could see the animals too!
Here are the kids in Aliya's class. I have no idea what their names are. Guess that means I need to spend some time in her class! Unfortunately that isn't going to happen until she is in at least first grade.
She loved the llama. She kept putting her head on it because it was 'so soft'. Ewww!
These piggies were Liya's favorite. There was a mommy with her two baby piglets. The babies were pretty cute.
Blake seemed to enjoy himself (although you could never tell from this pic). We were the last class to see the animals so the animals were pretty tired. A couple of the goats were laying down. Twice my son walked up behind a goat and jumped on its butt. I was trying to be the responsible parent and not laugh out loud but it was pretty funny. Poor goat!
This picture is classic Aliya. She tries to mother-hen everything. I swear I daily have to remind her that she is not Blake, Taeya or Kai's mom. If she wants someone to go someplace, she'll maneuver them to get her way -- even deer!
Funny how Blake liked watching 'naughty' ram the most. I guess the ram had been 'bad' earlier in the day and got put in time out. Guess they are kindred spirits!
This is a dumb picture but ended up funny. So I took this picture then went to turn off the camera and put it away. Afterwards, I looked up to see Blake holding the bunny about a foot off the ground by both ears. Again I was trying not to laugh but I thought it was hilarious! That kid is such a boy.



4 comments:

Sarah said...

I hope Blake will go for older women, because between him and Ainsley they'd be an unstoppable force. He sounds like a handful, but at least one that keeps you smiling and entertained! How are you doing with 4 kids? Hope all is well. You're probably much more organized than I am with my 3!

Brandy said...

Love it! Not sure why the deer had to share a pen with the pigs, but really, not my call. The kids look adorable, even covered in hay, animal hair and probably animal poop. You are a great mama for taking them and letting Aliya pretend to be in charge, for a moment.

P.S. Missed you both at the party last night!

Amy Peterson said...

Watch out world Blakers is on the loose! Good thing you are in a totally different state! ; ) Miss you guys!! Hope you are surviving life with 4!

BossyMommy said...

SHe is getting so big! THey all are. And congrats on #4. You having four still makes me giggle. teeheeeeeeeeeeeeeeee