It's a Detling Thing...: July 2008

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Stamford Nature Center

Our days start early around here. Shannon is up by 5:30 am to get ready for work and catches the 6:30 train. I either get up when Shannon gets up or at the latest - when Daniel wakes up which is usually by 6:30. So, by 9 am we have already had a long and involved morning. It's extra long when Daniel is having a rough morning...like this morning. By 9am I knew we both needed to get out of the house! Luckily it's Wednesday and sheer inspiration hit and I realized that for Stamford residents it's a free day at the Stamford Nature Center. Perfect. Daniel loves animals. I think we might have to do this next Wednesday as well. There was no one there that early and the weather was still pleasant. Just what we both needed.

Daniel and the cows: It was great because all of the animals were having their breakfast - so they were all out and up close.

What a cutie.

Eating his breakfast

Say cheese

He loved climbing all of the fences to see the animals.

Is that not the biggest pig you've ever seen? The picture doesn't even do it justice.

I love this one. Daniel wanted to have his picture taken with the duck so bad. Doesn't he look so happy?

Ohio and Kentucky

On the way back from California we stopped in Ohio and Kentucky for a Jensen Family Reunion with all of my immediate family. We crammed so much into that trip! Daniel had a blast with all of his cousins and he especially loved having his daddy around 24/7. Unfortunately, because of our camera problems I only have a few pictures to show for it - so I'm patiently waiting for my family to send me the pictures they took (hint, hint family) during the trip.

Daniel and his cousin Annie

We flew out of Dayton, OH and they have a huge National Air Force Museum there with three huge hangers full of airplanes. It was really cool. We didn't have much time - so I'd love to go back.

Daniel the pilot

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

California

We were able to visit Shannon's family in California a few weeks ago. We had a great time. We visited with Rob and Teneil and their three boys (shannon's brother and his family) in Sacramento and were also able to see his Aunt JoAnne, his Aunt Adriene and his Grandma. Unfortunately, we lost almost all of the pictures from our camera. These are some pictures that Shannon's aunt took. I'm glad we at least have these!

We went into San Francisco one day. This is at the Japanese gardens in Golden Gate Park.