June 6th was the twin's 7th b.day. Hard to believe they are that old. This was the first year to have separate parties. It was a party weekend!
Ruby requested a birthday party at the Portland Zoo. I attempted to bake cupcakes in ice cream cones -- which turned out OK, but were very difficult to transport -- especially with the sticky frosting I dipped them into.
This was before we left to drive to the zoo -- Kristin actually carried them on her lap, which turned out to be a sticky mess for her! But....... the kids loved them, and we took plenty of wipes to clean the kids up after they enjoyed them.
At the zoo, right in the parking lot we found a shady, grassy area to have lunch and cupcakes. (thank you God!) It was 90+ degrees that day, so we had to find shade and keep the kids hydrated and covered with sun screen. Thankfully, we had some parents who stayed with us the entire time, so we didn't have to keep track of all 15 (give or take a few) kids ourselves.
Chloe is in Carson's class and they buddied up for the day! Such a dear little friend, with just as much energy as Carson.
Grandma Carrie enjoyed a giraffe cupcake!
Stacy is one of Kristin's pals from her Nordstrom days, and her daughter, Sloan, is just a few months older than the twins. She was the first friend who visited the twins after they were born, and seemed so HUGE compared to the preemies. Now they are just the same size, with matching hair cuts.
Chloe is also a friend to Ruby. Her mom was kind enough to stay with us the entire day, to help us watch the kids, while the kids watched the animals.
This condor came right up to the window and said "Happy Birthday to Ruby".
We had to take lots of breaks in the shade, as it was a scorcher of a day!
This is the petting zoo, within the zoo. Ruby is loving on the goats (probably trying to fix their hair!)
Throughout the zoo we found "misters" to cool us down. The kids got right in there to allow the mist to cool them down. I did too, for that matter.
Ruby's favorite animal that she wanted to see, and that she wanted on HER CUPCAKE, was the tiger. Poor thing, was hiding in the shade, since he was wearing a fur coat. We saw him, but only barely through the trees.
More misters -- where Carson stood long enough to get completely SOAKED!
Then Carson and Zepher squirted each other with their water bottles -- all in good, cool fun!
Grandma Carrie didn't walk around the zoo with us since she is still healing from her broken foot and surgery, but she wasn't going to let that keep her home. She insisted on being a part of this zoo party. Such a trooper!
I'll have to say, at first I was really nervous about having so many kids in such a vast area, with so many animals to capture their attentions ---- but I'm happy to say, we didn't lose one child the entire day! And for that I again say "thank you God!" Ruby got her zoo party and a good time was had by all.
