The amazing, Gateway Arch

No matter how old I get, or how many times I have seen it, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis continues to get me every.time. I just cannot imagine what it took to build the thing! I took this picture as we were walking away from the 630 ft., metal structure, located high on a hill, as LIGHTENING was striking all around us! The kids going up in the same egg elevator, that I am certain I rode in the first time I went up the Arch, probably 25 years ago.

Again, token pic to prove I was actually there.

Lawson was not cooperative. I don't think he thought much of being up in the Arch.

A day at the St. Louis Zoo

It was HOT, but we had a good time. I mean, don't get me wrong, there was plenty of whining and the such, but, that's a given most days. First, we have gimpy, who took full advantage of the stroller. Then big L, who kept trying to sneak into the stroller.

Then little L, who adamently refused the stroller.

This was the coolest exhibit. He just stood there and didn't move.

We ended the day with ice cream. Apparently, Lil's included a side of gravel.

I mostly do not like pics of myself pregnant, but I want it to appear that I was actually on the trip...so, here I am, in all my 30ish week glory.

Kid you not, we weren't even out of the parking lot.

Our trip to St. Louis

First, I must apologize. I'm embarrassed by how long it has been since I have updated the ole' blog. We have had a few things going on, lately. ;)

Next, I must apologize that as I update the blog, it is going to be out of chronological order. I cannot find my SD card from before our trip...uh, I hope it shows up. There were roughly 800+ pictures on that bad boy.

But, now to our trip to St. Louis. We had a great time. These pictures are just a few I took while at the Magic House, their local Children's Museum. The place is incredible. It is a must see if ever in the St. Louis area.

These first two pictures are outside the "House". It is a statue of kids playing ring-around-the-rosie, my kids always say. There is a spot that is just perfect for your own kiddo to get in on the action.

There is so much hands on fun in the Magic House.

This is a smidge of a frightening look into the future.

Fishing...one of Landen's favorite parts of the entire House.

The Pizza Shop...another of the faves of the Hay fam.

This little mechanic exhibit was so cool. Lawson was making a game plan for changing a tire.

Future pres?

A beanstalk that one could climb to all floors (three, I think), unless of course one was sporting a 30ish week pregnant belly.

This is one of my FAVORITES.

More to come, soon (not 2 months, either, I PROMISE).

Just Lawson

I tried to think what I could title this post...just Lawson. :) He's such a fun spirit. We were hanging out at church, after the Easter egg hunt and he was hamming it up for the camera. Quite the fella.

Lawson had an exciting week...we found out he gets to be in Miss Suzy's preschool class, at Cottonwood. We have been waiting for this day for quite some time. I tried to prepare him for possibly having to go to a different preschool, in case we didn't get drawn, but he would have no part of it. And neither would Lily. So to say we're all very excited, is a bit of an understatement.

So, we'll end this with, just Lawson...enough said.

Happy 1st day of spring!

Really? Snow? Is it really true? How crazy is that??

Every guy's dream

To sit around in his Bob the Builder's, complete with matching hat. Touchdown?

Cheerleading move, or staying alive move?

And what we ALL wish we could do!

Hangin' at the bus stop

A picture is worth a thousand words, right? I'll just let these pictures tell the story.