This one is actually the beginning of a smile since he opens his whole mouth to smile. I love it.
Being the animal lover that he is, he appeared to thoroughly enjoy his visit. It was also an improvement from the last zoo visit at Busch Gardens in Florida in that he has learned to loudly say good-bye to each animal so that he can see more animals instead of crying after leaving each one, not understanding he'd see more in just a few minutes.
Though very recently Mikey has discover fear. He has suddenly started to deem things "scary."
Therefore, these pictures that we going to be of Kate and Mikey ended up with only Kate since Mikey didn't want to get too close to the giant gorilla or the giant elephant.
But hey, rocks? Now those aren't too scary
Camped out and waiting for the fireworks to start
Mikey and daddy kicked the soccer ball around to pass the time (I can't get over how grown up Mikey looks here!)
Mama and her boys--Luke didn't quite appreciate the fireworks as much as the rest of us
And finally the show started
Mikey loved the fireworks but still couldn't keep still for longer than 5 minutes or so. After that he ran in circles around our blanket for the remainder of the show telling each person he passed on the surrounding blankets that he was running. Yep, that and only that -- "I'm running!"
Mikey insisted that "little brother" sit on the stairs with him for a picture.
And then insisted the next day too. (Yes, he already has his little brother in a headlock...great.)
The whole clan relaxing under the trees (We obviously asked Mikey to say cheese.)
See Mikey in the position mom and dad found him in after hearing a thud from the other room.
On this day Mikey was fighting his nap (like every other day). But finally agreed to lay down and watch a show. He quickly fell asleep. We didn't want to move him because we didn't want to wake him even though we were nervous about him being so close to the edge (he's not a still sleeper). Well we were in the kitchen and we heard this sound. It took us a second, but then I looked over and didn't see him on the couch. At closer inspection.... Do you think he fell and landed perfectly in that position? Maybe...?
Mikey has recently become quite enamored with his sunglasses. He also loves hats and when he found this one amongst his things, he immediately put it on and wouldn't take it off.
His other two favorite activities? Singing and golf. He actually played golf out in the front of our house like this with dad for at least an hour. Then he came in and started serenading me. By the way, it's not exactly cold here. 
Three days old and Luke's first bath at home
After his bath his hair is super fluffy and fuzzy. I love it!
Four days old--I know these are all of him sleeping, but it's all they do at this point!
Almost all the rest are at one week old
And little Amanda was so good at holding him. (She is at least willing to sit down. Mikey always wants to walk around holding him)
Mikey thought this chair was especially neat and especially for him.
Getting ready to finally go home!
Mikey loved sharing the back seat with Luke.
I just love little kids in PJs. Look how little he is!
Brothers at Sunday afternoon nap time
And can someone tell me when we got that giant of a son there? Look at how big Mikey is! He suddenly seems just huge!
