Our Trip to Nebraska

We went to Nebraska for Thanksgiving and we had a nice time.  The weather was awesome - in the 60s, so we picked a fabulous week to be there!  Brad got to go hunting a few times, the grandparents got to see the kids and I was able to catch up on a few things while there.  

 

Hannah turned 1 while we were there, so we celebrated her birthday by going to the zoo one day and the next day we took the kids to the children's museum.  Parker and Hannah both had a blast running and exploring at the museum. 

Hannah was intrigued by this ball staying in the air 

Parker found a mower and mowed the "grass" at the farm - hah! 

Hannah enjoyed herself tremendously at the water table.  By the time she was finished, her shirt was soaked - hah! 

Hannah thought she was "big stuff" picking up this block - hah! 

Grandma Kleeman and Parker enjoyed the carousel ride together 

Parker got to "drive" the city bus 

Thanksgiving morning the kids were ready for a fun day! 

This was the look I got from both of them when I sat them down to take a quick picture - hah! 

On Thankgiving, we went to Aunt Anita's house where we had yummy turkey, stuffing and all the trimmings and we celebrated Hannah turning 1 with cake and ice cream! 

My two sick patients . . . after eating, Brad had not been feeling well, so he decided to go to the clinic.  Hannah had been fussy with a runny nose, so we all hopped in the car and headed to the clinic.  We found out Brad had a sinus infection and Hannah had an ear infection.  We were able to get medicine and it seemed to help right away.  Now that we're back home, I can report that both patients are feeling 100%!! 

Hannah loved Aunt Anita's doggie.  She kept petting her and even rolled over her at one point - hah! 

Parker and Hannah with Grandma Kleeman and their Great Aunt Anita and Corrine.  We always try to get a picture each Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving 2010 

Thanksgiving 2009

Thanksgiving 2008

We got to visit with Great Grandma Kleeman while we were there.  So nice to always get to see her and have the kids visit with her.  This was the first time she got to meet Hannah! 

The kids did a great job on the 14.5hr car ride there and back.  It was a long trip and we were certainly glad to get out of the car and be back at our house.  I was very proud of the kids for how well they did being off their routine for a week!

 

Hannah turns 1 Year Old!

Monday, November 19, our sweet Hannah turned 1 year old!  I cannot believe it's already been a year - where in the world has the time gone?  It seems like only yesterday our sweet girl was being born.  I will do another post with her 1 year stats and a look back of her monthly pictures.  This post will be about how we celebrated her actual first birthday at the Omaha Zoo in Nebraska!

I got a cupcake for sweet Hannah and we all sat around the table and sang 'Happy Birthday' to her.  She loved hearing us singing to her and Parker did too! 

Hannah was not ready to share her cupcake - hah! 

She enjoyed taking her '1' off her cupcake more than eating it.  As soon as she got icing on her fingers, she was shaking her hands trying to get it off!  I think there was more icing on the table than on her - hah! 

Hannah is all about the jewelry, so Grandma Kleeman let her borrow Great Grandma Nebuda's necklace. 

So, to celebrate Hannah's birthday, we took the kids to the Omaha Zoo.  It was a gorgeous day and the kids had a great time.  I think all of us adults were more tired than they were by the time we left - hah! 

Our first stop was the orangutan and gorilla exhibits - Brad's favorite.  These apes are so fascinating and interesting to watch.  Parker and Hannah thought they were pretty cool too!

This orangutan was absolutely hilarious!  It stayed in front of Parker and Hannah and would stretch out his arms and hands and even licked the glass several times.  We probably stayed with this orangutan for about 20 minutes. 

Hannah's face says it all, doesn't it??!! 

Parker and his Silverback friend 

Parker and Grandpa 

Next stop . . . the big cats!  This was one of my favorites - the white tiger. 

So cool to see this lion up close!  Parker and Hannah were fascinated! 

The picture doesn't do justice to show how big this Siberian tiger's face was. 

Parker and Hannah thought these metal animal statues were pretty neat! 

Hannah in the hippo's mouth at 1 year old 

Parker in the hippo's mouth at 2 years old 

As we were leaving the zoo, I stopped by to see the bears and I took a pic of this Sun Bear.  I think this is my new favorite bear.  He's sortof a dainty little bear, eating mostly fruits, eggs, grubbs, honey and small mammals. 

The kids were both tuckered out after a fun day at the zoo!  Hannah had to give up her seat so Parker could take a rest break in the stroller - hah! 

I had a great time at the zoo with my sweet little 1 year old.  Happy Birthday Sweet Hannah!