Sunday, October 21, 2007

MEA Break

Jenna and I had a couple of well-deserved days off this week after two 12+ hour days of kids and conferences on Monday and Tuesday, and then more school on Wednesday. We planned an outing to Como Park with Heidi and Maddox for Friday, but rain and wind changed our plans to an indoor outing at Underwater World at Mall of America. What a great place to take a 1-year old! Maddox was so interested in everything!

We started the day by waking up Heidi and Maddox at about 9:30 when we showed up at their doorstep. We watched Maddox for a bit while Heidi had a chance to enjoy an uninterrupted shower. He still looks a little sleepy!


After Maddox's bath, he entertained us by sharing his favorite books, and letting us know all the off-limits things in the living room. He'd start to crawl towards the TV, then stop, turn to us, and say "no-no."

He also demonstrated his new walking skills - yeah, Maddox!

Then we headed for MOA and Underwater World. Maddox was fascinated with all of the fish, especially the sting rays that swam right over our heads. It was so much fun to watch his expressions as he checked out everything.


He even got to touch some sharks and sting rays in the petting pool. Actually, he did more splashing than petting, but he had the right idea. His arms just weren't quite long enough! We're looking forward to helping him celebrate his first birthday next weekend. I can't believe he's already a year old. How time flies!

1 comment:

Heidi Sue said...

That first picture hardly looks like him. He does have Corey's morning hair. Sleeping on your side causes such a mohawk.