Life with 4 Krupp Boys.....: First Trip To The Zoo

Last weekend, we got to go on our first trip to the zoo for 2010! We were accompanied by Grandma Traci, Aunt Jessica, Uncle Ryan, Jordane, Cortney, Aaron, and McKenzie, as well as Jordane’s family: Brooke, Brody, Jordan (Brooke’s boyfriend), and Jordane’s dad Doug. We had an awesome time. It was a cooler day and we went in the morning so we got to see many of the animals in action.

Kevin knows that zoo like the back of his hand, and he immediately jumped back into his “zoo routine.” He, of course, loves everything from the gorillas to the bears to the birds. He talks nonstop, sharing his extensive on all things zoo related.

Thomas ran and ran, climbed and climbed. He certainly has to be watched at all times. He enjoyed feeding the birds and giraffes, as well as checking out the bears and gorillas. He also really liked the hippos.

Lucas, while wanting me to carry him the entire time, really had a good time as well. He was timid at first, but by the end of the trip, he successfully pet a snake! He thought he was big stuff after that…even a couple of days later, he boasted about his bravery to all he saw.

We also got a special visitor this week! Richard Dolack, Paul’s cousin, came to visit for a couple of days—that was certainly a special treat! He even brought along his little 7 week old boxer puppy. The boys, and Disco, all were very curious about the adorable little creature. Kevin loved running around in the backyard with the puppy, Lucas did warm up to him after a while, and Thomas, while he liked him, was a bit afraid of him when he barked. It was so good to see Richard…I know we all wished he lived closer!

Here are also a cute couple of pictures of Thomas and Lucas. Lucas was trying to look like Travis by dressing up in his sweatshirt and Paul’s hat. Thomas followed closely in suit with his little rain boots and Travis’ hat. They really are super cute kids!

And just a cute story about little Miss McKenzie: She is blossoming into such a cute little girl. The other day, we were eating lunch with her (by far one of her favorite pastimes), and she showed us how she cares for her little baby doll. It is so cute, she has a little doll which she pushes around in a stroller. After she pushes her around, she takes out her baby, feeds it a bottle and then burps it. She Is getting ready for sisterhood! One time when Brittani went to lunch with her, every time that Brittani talked, McKenzie looked at her and “shushed” her. She puts her little finger up to her lips and says, “shush.” Apparently Brittani didn’t get the message so McKenzie finally looked at her and moved her fingers across her mouth as to say, “Zip It!” She is so cute!

Here are some cute pics!