day trip to check out some local history...

This is a really neat story of a pretty eccentric guy. It's in Doylestown, PA- The Moravian Pottery & Tile Works- as well as Henry Mercer's home; Fonthill. You weren't allowed to take pictures inside which was such a bummer because the inside of both are simply phenomenal! Here are a few shots of the outside of Fonthill, and the tile works.

This the the Tiles works building- it is still a working factory...

Here's a few pictures of Fonthill...

at the bottom is the "Spring House" basically the refrigerator for the home at the time and it had water channelled into it...

There's actually a lot of neat information about this place and Henry Chapman Mercer, I'll try to get back on here to tell you more later, I just wanted to share these pictures of what is often called an American Castle.

America's First Zoo...

While family was in town for a visit we decided to take them down to see the Philadelphia Zoo! We had a great time and here are some of the highlights from our day!

Jordan, with the whole world in his hands!!

I thought the old trolley cars were cool!

Momma monkey with a baby on her back!


The Anderson Clan- Cassie got her face painted like a pirate!

I thought these frogs were too cool!!

Wow! Look at the apes! I like the one in the spiderman blanket!!

More family snapshots by the bears!

At the Philly Zoo...

Boy, Gabriel LOVES his uncle Jordan!!

They we're talking about all the really cool stuff we were seeing.

Like this totally hilarious Giraffe, he looked so cute!!
He noticed us laughing at how he has to stand to eat off the ground!

I don't think he likes to be laughed at but it's so cute!!

I really liked the African wild dogs...

The Cheetahs were really neat!
This guy just wanted to let us know he is the boss around here!

There were 6 hens around this peacock and none of them would pay him any attention...

He was trying so hard to impress the ladies! I thought he looked great!

Jeremy got a quick shot of one of the eagles.

This guy was so beautiful, he was lounging the carnivore section.

what a cute guy!!

Philadelphia Zoo...

We really had a great time at the Zoo.

Here are a few more highlights from our visit...

an adorable tortoise!

the elephant was busy throwing dust most of the day...

a glimpse of Hippo Love!



One of the attractions we really enjoyed was "Big Cat Falls"


He was making that really awesome "urrrrrrrrrrrr" sound they make to talk to each other!

It may look like a "ROAR!!" but it was really a yawn!

This guy was so cool-
he kept starring at the little kids like they were supper!


Jeremy took this pic- isn't it great!?!

This tiger was enormous! As it walked past the glass, Gabe was like- "no-no" he was ready to get the heck out of there!!
He was so beautiful though- Just amazing!

hiding from the weather...

Gabe and I are staying in to avoid the ridiculous weather we're having. I just snapped a quick picture of him enjoying his favorite show Sesame Street..

busted by the kiddo...

One more picture of kiddo- he caught me taking pictures of him while he's trying to watch his show! We're just bored (especially me) stuck inside since it's crazy winter- ice storm here!Hey Mommy! Whatcha Doing? (I love the way he looks when he's all snuggled up!)

feels like Michigan...

I'm getting that "If you don't like the weather, wait 5 minutes" feeling. This was very common in Michigan, but now it seems to have followed us here to Philly! Yesterday and the day before it was sunny and in the low 70's! Today, they are closing businesses left and right due to ICE!!

It's completely ridiculous! It's been freezing rain, sleet and snow all day today! There is a 3/4 inch thick layer of ice on everything!

UNBELIEVABLE!!!!

Two days ago we were enjoying summer weather, and today it's winter again... Whatever happened to SPRING!!??!!

Day out on the town....

We decided to head down to King of Prussia for the day- We went to the mall and out to lunch at TGIFridays! Here's a picture of my guys at lunch- fyi... Daddy's smiling because of the June Bug (HA!)

Note to self: Walk the gigantic mall first next time and THEN sit down and eat a huge delicious meal and have a yummy drink! (HA!)

Some snapshots from our tour ...

Here are a few of the sights from King of Prussia Mall...

It's all set up like a 40's-50's diner with motorcycles... it was neat! (I know I'm a dork)

This just made me laugh... what are you supposed to do if your dog isn't cool?

It was my first time in an Apple store, it was really neat- they had everything!!

I really liked all the watch/clock faces with the different times from around the world, they all had the green glow behind them-

I just thought it looked neat.



I was so excited the first time I saw this store, I used to have to order my make up via the phone or internet, now I can go in and see all their products in person! (sorry, it's a girl thing)


oooooooooooooooooooooo, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

At home resting after a long eventful day...

The boys are ready for a rest after a long day of sight seeing in King of Prussia!

All better- headed to school tomorrow...

Gabe's spirits picked up today by leaps and bounds and he finally said he's ready to go to school. (It's a good thing too, because he's going tomorrow regardless!) I'm ready for a mommy holiday! (HA!HA!) Just wanted to let everyone know he's back in good heath and ready for his one day of school left this week! XOXO!! Kari