Some Ty time

It's hard to come by one on one time with each kid.  I complain and I only have two kids, I'm sure it gets harder and harder the more you have.  And one on one time is so important because it's amazing how different the kids are when they have me or us to themselves.  There's no pressure of having someone step in and steal your limelight.  No one to interrupt you or steer the activity or outing towards what they want to do.  Ugh, so stressful!  I never knew this life since I was an only child and now having two children, I can see how exhausting siblings can be!  So on that note, Tatum had a birthday to go to so we dropped her off and headed to the mall, just Daddy, Ty and I.  First things first, a train ride!

And when you have one kid, it's half the cost!  After this he played in the play area and then went on a coin operated car.  Oh the fun!  We had Hot Dog on a Stick and then called it a night.  Whoo!

And again, while Tatum was busy at school, Grandma, Ty and I got some more quality time on our last visit to the Safari Park.  I thought our Zoo passes ended in March but surprise, we had another month!  So we squeezed one more visit in before they were done.  Here's a California Eagle. (I think)

Look at these gorillas! :)

And the beautiful giraffe were enjoying a snack.

There was a baby elephant, born just a few weeks before.  So cute and so little!

Grandma and Ty getting batty!

And a short jam session on some tribal instruments.

Ty loves the drums.  We had to stay here so he could play each one.  A wonderful last day at the Safari park!