Playing with Tiger Cubs!

The mall in the neighboring city had a very special day today: They had several tiger cubs there with the opportunity to play with them! An organization that protects endangered animals held the event to raise money. Sawyer and I were able to go into a cage with two tiger cubs for 8 whole minutes! It was the opportunity of a lifetime that I couldn't pass up. Sawyer didn't get really excited, just very content- maybe even in shock, considering we were just at the zoo last week with glass between us and the tiger, and today we're allowed to touch (and kiss) them... I think I had a much better time than he did (I love cats), but that's ok sometimes!

Potowatami Zoo

Since the weather was gorgeous, I decided to take Sawyer to the zoo (finally)! The Potowatami Zoo in South Bend is very beautiful! It's not that big (no elephants, polar bears or giraffe's), but still has a great variety (lions, tigers, zebras, kangaroos, monkeys, etc.).

The BEST part was definately the TIGER, who came right up to the glass for Sawyer! There weren't many people in the zoo today (I only ran into about 20 the entire afternoon), so maybe the tiger was bored enough to actually come visit us!

Here is Sawyer visiting what I think may be some kind of Emu, but I'm not sure... hmm... He was getting way too close, I had to watch Sawyer's fingers! On the right is Sawyer hanging out watching the prarie dogs.

It was so slow at the zoo today, that the train conductor was standing around with no one taking rides! Of course Sawyer and I went for a ride, but the train conductor also let Sawyer sit up on the drivers seat! Sawyer is CRAZY about trains right now, he turns everything (literally EVERYTHING) into a train and pushes it along. For example, today at lunch he had a few slices of cheese in front of him, and he pushed his cheese around his tray going: "Chuga chuga chuga chuga CHOO CHOO!"

Village Playground

In the center of our apartment complex is a large playground. We try to get Sawyer out there every day! Here are a few shots of him playing tonight.

Sawyer's Fruit

This is how I caught Sawyer eating his bowl of cut cantaloupe this morning...

Sawyer at Clay Park

Every Wednesday morning is our church's play group at Clay Park. Yesterday I invited our neighbor to come along. She has a little boy, Jonah, who is 2 1/2, and a 4 month old boy. Jonah and Sawyer are right at the ages that don't get along very well, but every week is getting better! Here they are on the swing at the park together (with Rachel's little sister who is visiting this week). There is also a very short clip of the swinging in action (I ran out of memory space in the camera as it was taping, therefore, it was cut short).

Sweet Sounds Sawyer

Another uneventful day of Sawyer playing in the living room! He makes a lot of sounds right up near the camera, so I thought it was still cute enough to show (especially to certain grandparents who may miss him a bit). His "Ah-dah" word is how he pronounces "Aiden" (the baby). Enjoy!

Sawyer with his Train

Just some everyday play. Here's Sawyer playing with his train & whistle in his bedroom. Listen closely for his "chuga chuga chuga".

Sawyer with Aiden

Carrie started watching a 7 month old boy a few days a week. It's not very exciting, but here is Sawyer playing nicely with Aiden on the living room floor. Enjoy! It's actually right side up!

Sawyer Conducting FHE

We started having Sawyer conduct our Family Home Evenings. It'll be nice for him to be comfortable with public speaking!

The First Football Game

Joe and I splurged and bought season tickets to the football games (it's either the entire season or none at all). Here we are at the opening game against Georgia Tech. There's also a short video I took of the band's performance and the roar of the crowd (as well as the blimp coming over the stadium). Again, it's sideways (sorry).