Gators and Friends

Look at me - I'm holding an "addigator"

She didn't want Devan to help her - she said "I do it, I do it!" But she never got upset:)

You know you're in Louisiana if...you go to a place called "Gators and Friends." Over Spring Break we were at my parents in Marshall, TX. It's only about 20 miles to the Louisiana border. We found this place where you could feed and walk among the animals and decided to check it out. When you walked through the building and came out into the animal area, the first thing you saw was a pit full of gators. Lucy loved it from the beginning, but it took Brinton a while to want to look at anything. But after a few minutes, he was feeding the animals and touching them. It was a really neat place with lots of exotic animals - zebras, deer, camels, capybaras, llamas,etc. Note: we didn't get to feed the alligators! I posted some pictures below of our fun trip - but the most exicting picture (at least to me) is the one above - my little LouLou holding an alligator (before anyone thinks I'm too crazy, notice the mouth is taped closed :)

Feeding the animals

Mommy feeding the llama for Macy (had to get her in a pic, too)

Husband of Mine....(Birthday Poem)

My husband means a lot to me,
and I'd like to let him know,
that he is so very special
and I'll never let him go.

I know it's April Fool's Day,
but this really ain't no joke.
I really love my husband,
I may by him a coke.

We have 3 great kids,
who really love their dad.
He wrestles, gives hugs and kisses,
and that makes them so glad.

I love you so, my Devan,
there's something I need to say,
I want to tell you that I hope
you have a wonderful birthday!

I know this is really cheesy, but what can I say! I really do love you Devan and am glad I am sharing my walk with you. May we grow to love each other, our family and most importantly our Lord more everyday! Happy Birthday!