So often in the military, we meet make friends with our neighbors, only to have to turn around and say goodbye a few years later. A few remain life-long friends, who you can only pray will be your neighbors again one day. More times than not, this never happens, and you simply try and make the effort to see them when you can.
When my parents moved to San Antonio over 12 years ago, I knew not a soul here in Texas. But my military journey has changed all that. Now when I come to visit my parents, I have several friends who I look forward to seeing as much as I can.... all thanks to the Air Force adventure we are all living, or have lived! Some are still active duty, and stationed here.... some are in the reserves and working for the airlines... and some are just loving the civilian lifestyle! It is such a gift to me to have these people be my "neighbors" once again!
Such is the case with my sweet friend Stacy and her husband Mike and their two kiddos, Jillian and Ian. They are such a darling family, and I look forward to spending LOTS of time with them this year!
BTW.... ALL of you can thank Mike for helping me figure out the kinks in the Mac transition- he answered all of my questions and then some- thank you again for taking time way from your family to help me!
Last week, Stacy, my mother and I took the kids to the zoo. It was so fun to see these toddlers take everything in! It was hard to get all the moments on film! We'll have to go again one day soon!
We walked into the Hippo exhibit at JUST the right time! The zookeeper had just let the Hippos out of their holding area, and out they pranced for all of us to see! One got right in the water and swam right past this glass. We tried to get all three kids to turn around and look at the camera, but it was hard to get their eyes off of the hippo!
Next were the elephants... Mommy did not do a very good job of getting the whole elephant statue in the picture- I'll try and do better next time!
Mallory loved looking at the Prairie Dogs- they had a viewing window just her size!
I just LOVE this picture! Don't you wonder what those two girls are gabbing about? Ian's just waiting for the train.....
All aboard! All the kiddos love the train! We always save it for the end of the day!
Many more zoo blogs to follow, I am sure!
