Little Ray's Zoo

Finally...I am into February postings...just in time for March! A couple of weeks ago we went to Little Ray's Reptile Zoo at Exhibition Park. There were lots of reptiles, a baby tiger, and birds of prey. Matthew had a great time and was patting all the animals...except the tarantula. He went around and around to all of the exhibits many times :-)

Matthew really liked the big turtle.

Patting "Ana" the anaconda...he's much braver than his Mom!

Sissy enjoyed the zoo too...from the comfort of the stroller :-)

Crosby On Ice

After a couple of months of playing hockey in the house, Matthew hit the jack-pot at Christmas and got skates, a helmet, a Crosby stick, team Canada puck, and a Penguins jersey. Early in January we decided to take Matthew to the rink for his first skate. After a few minutes Matthew informed his father that he was ready to do it himself...slowly he made his way over to Chad.

After a few "steps" he got a little steadier :-)

Waving to Mom and Sissy :-)

More Winter Fun

The activity of choice for Grampy Smith's birthday in January - sledding! Chad, Terry and Matthew went to the hill in Kentville with the GT snowracer for an afternoon of fun. Here go Matthew and Grampy!

Dad's turn!

I heard later that it was really tiring carrying the sled and Matthew up the hill "lots and lots of times" - Matthew had a really fun time sledding with Dad and Grampy!

Winter Fun on Benttree Lane!

Early in January the whole family (even me!) went outside for an afternoon of fun! Chad was able to get a really nice shot of the house all covered in snow too :-)

First activity- build a snow cave! Following this picture, Anna walked into the garage and pointed to the stroller so we wandered around the lane for a bit while Matthew and Chad played in the cave. Riley enjoyed just runnng back and forth, keeping a close eye on both packs.

Laughing in the cave

Next activity - turn the cave into a snow slide...nice coincidence that Matthew insisted on wearing his new helmet outside that day :-)

Me and my boy

Anna thought the snow slide looked fun from the stroller...she's not so sure in this pic...meanwhile, Matthew is beaming!!

Ooops! Sorry Sis...

Good thing she is a good sport...let's try again...

Much better :-)

...and the grand finale!