We took Karys to the rodeo this past Saturday with her friend Haylee and her parents, Travis & Jennifer. We had a great time but we were sad to discover there was no petting zoo! Apparently the Katy Rodeo is too small for things like that. So we decided we'll take the girls to the Houston Zoo sometime next month and let them visit the petting zoo there instead. We did get to walk around and see all the different animals in their pens. Karys got to see lambs, pigs, cows, horses and rabbits. Neither of the girls were scared of the animals and were more than willing to stick their hands in the pens and try to touch them all. More than once we had to stop Karys from trying to touch the pigs because they will bite! But she seemed to have a good time looking around and taking everything in. So I think they will really enjoy the zoo next month.

Karys has learned a new sound! When we ask her "What sound does a cow make" she says "mooooooo"....only without a pronounced "m" sound if you can imagine that. I'll try to get it on video sometime soon. But it's really funny. If anyone even says the word cow around her, she starts moo-ing. Such a smart girl we have!

Karys also got 2 Elmo video's this weekend! My mom's friend, Leigh, passed them on to us since her son had grown out of them. We really appreciate it and Karys is already hooked on "The Best of Elmo"! This child cannot get enough of Elmo! So thank you, Leigh for the videos!

We have Karys' 1st birthday party in just 5 more days!! We just have some last minute preparations but other than that, we're all set! It should be spectacular! We will be sure to post pictures as soon as we can afterwards!

And most exciting this week?? Months ago she had said "mamamamamama" but had never said it again for some reason. Last night she was saying it all evening! I was so excited - it was the cutest thing I've ever heard her say. So I had to mention that she re-learned how to say "mama" :)