Lazy 5 Ranch

Last week, Julianna, Mimi, and I went to a ranch/zoo place called the Lazy 5 Ranch. We went last year and LOVED it. We had a great time again this year! You go on a horse-pulled wagon through this big ranch and all sorts of animals (deer, llamas, cattle, emus, giraffes, goats, pigs, etc.) come up to the wagon and eat right out of your hand. So much fun for the little ones! We all had just a REALLY great day!

I also have some pics from this weekend when Auntie Stephanie and "Mary Cake" were visiting, but don't have them uploaded yet. Will try to get them up in the next day or two.


Showing off her "tattoo".


She looks like a teenager! Yikes!






Look at those eyes!










I wish I had a better picture because these deer were one of Julianna's favorite animals to feed. They were a blondish variety and really sweet looking.


I only put this picture in because if you look really close you can see that Jules had her hand INSIDE this huge cow-thing's mouth.






LOVED the sweet llamas!




2nd annual shot of Jules and me on the bridge.


They have a GREAT play area too! Jules made a couple of friends - as she always does. She says things like, "I like your shoes!" and "I love your green shirt." So sweet and other kids really do gravitate towards her. Hey, who doesn't love a compliment on their shoes? Hee!

April 11, 2010

Not much going on. Mostly just wanted to drop off a few pictures from the playground today. Julianna did get her hair cut a few days ago! I had her cut like 4 or so inches off of it for summer. I almost had a meltdown watching all that hair fall! But it is still quite long, but more manageable for the HOT weather ahead. Julianna was SO proud and adorable. As she will tell you, she "sat still as a statue!". Too cute!

A couple little stories, then on to the pictures.

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While getting her hair cut, the lady who cut her hair, was looking right into her eyes at one point. Julianna took the opportunity to ask, "Do you like my green eyes?" Lisa, of course, told her how beautiful they were. She said, "They are green, just like my Grandmama's." It was precious.

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I have a cold. I was feeling pretty puny yesterday and when Ryan called, he told Jules to take care of me. Later when we were having dinner (Lipton cup of soup), she put a spoonful of her soup in my bowl. When I asked her why she did that, she said, "I haffa take care of you, so I'm sharing my soup with you." Awwww.

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Jules LOVES to climb! I have to admit, I am a nervous wreck when she is climbing this stuff. But she wants to do it "by myself!".




























Pouty Poutwell.

April 9, 2010

Just wanted to drop off a few more pics and record a few super cute Julianna anecdotes from Ryan.

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Julianna: Dada, I want to grow a tree.

Ryan: We can grow a tree. What kind of tree should we grow? (She actually can identify several)

Julianna: I want to grow a lollipop tree!!

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Ryan was singing "All You Need Is Love".

Julianna: Who sings that song?
Ryan: The Beetles
Julianna: Oh, the same ones that sing "Blackbird"?

How she knows/remembers this stuff, nobody knows.

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Julianna played an honest to goodness practical joke on Ryan. She came running out of the bathroom and told Ryan that she had just pooped. He said good or great or whatever. She said, "No. It's running down my leg." Ryan said something to the effect of that's ok, lets get you cleaned up. He took her to the bathroom and pulled down her pants. (By the way, she was evidently straight-faced through this whole thing) He said he looked "around" and didn't see anything.

Ryan: I don't see anything. Where is the poop?

Julianna: Ha ha! I'm just tricking you! I pooped in the potty!!!

Wow, is that normal for 3 year olds to play pranks like that? I swear that kid is going to be trouble!

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Ryan and Julianna were driving through at the bank. I guess he noticed the teller kind of giggling and smiling at Julianna. Then he noticed why. Jules was winking at her! The little rascal got 2 lollipops out of it too!

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Davidson College:



One of her Easter baskets worked great as a little collection bucket for all of the treasures (acorns, rocks, dandelions and other weeds, pine cones, etc.) that we always find.
























Julianna and Poppy on their way out to the boat for the first ride of the season! Yea! We LOVE going out on the boat!!! But I am afraid Jules is going to give me a heart attack this year. She is getting so much more brave and wanting to walk around and look over the edge and such. Eek!




See what I mean?






Julianna is an excellent driver...