Books and the Zoo!

We had a fun and busy weekend. On Saturday, we went to the River City Reading Festival at the Lawrence Public Library. We had a chance to meet book characters, enjoy music and buy books. 

Gabriella chilling with The Pokey Little Puppy in the library.

Walking with Nate the Great.

Gabriella met Maisy. She liked her stripped pants.

David and Gabriella posing with Curious George.

On Sunday, we enjoyed our morning at the Topeka Zoo. If you haven't noticed yet from reading her blog, Gabriella loves animals. 

Gabriella and David watching the elephants.

While in the rainforest we saw many beautiful animals. Gabby got up close to a flamingo - she loved it!

David helping Gabby feed the goats.

After enjoying the zoo, we walked to Gage Park and Gabriella played on the animal statues. Here she is trying to climb the elephant.

Fun at the State Fair

Gabriella is 18 months old and is staying busy. Her vocabulary has drastically increased in the last month. She is now putting two words together and is rather chatty. She loves books and learning about animals. She also enjoys imitating animal sounds. It's pretty entertaining. 

The photo below was not staged. Mia was laying peacefully on the living room floor when Gabriella decided to sit on her.  Samantha was able to grab the camera just in time to capture the moment. Poor, Mia! 

 

Saturday morning cleaning. Gabby joined in the fun.

On Sunday, Sept. 7 we went to the State Fair in Hutchinson, Kansas. We had a good time enjoying a slice of Americana. Gabriella especially enjoyed the animals. Her favorite was the cow. She must have said "moo" at least a hundred times that day. It was pretty funny!

Guess what she is saying? You're right..."moo!"

Running around and stretching her legs.

The pigs. She practiced saying "oink oink!"

Leaving the fair grounds on Daddy's shoulders.