Stay-Cation 2010

We had plans to be at a friend's lake house for a couple of nights this week, and our friends Lauren and Jonathan were going to join us. Since the lake house belongs to a family with older children, and we haven't been there before (don't know what to expect, what is breakable, what we would do, where we would eat) we decided to wait and go when the boys are a little older.

And with the decision to stay home, the first annual Bunch-Kelley Stay-Cation began. Our first night was without the boys. We sent Ben to Jenny's parents and Spencer stayed at home with his aunt, and then went to eat at Cantina. We sat on the patio, talked loudly, laughed a lot, and didn't wipe a single nasty face or snotty nose. After dinner, we went to ZaZa for gelatto.

Tuesday morning, we met at the zoo for a morning of train rides and turtle watching.

Spencer is just now big enough that he can really enjoy watching the animals.

It didn't take long until Benjamin heard the train whistle...and once he did, he took off...

Yelling, CHOO CHOO...

And ALL ABOARD...

With every step...

Clear the way, train coming thru. Everybody stand back!

Rocking chairs on the front porch at Cafe Africa.

Peeking out of the Cowboy Cut-out.

And Spencer, too.

And we're all aboard for our first every zoo train ride.

Lauren and Jonathan with our buddy Spencer.

Not too sure where this train is headed...

Luckily the Grizzly Bear was awake and up close.

So far, it's been a great Stay-Cation. We're at our houses now while both boys nap. Tonight, it's out for pizza for the six of us. Stay tuned...