Sunday, September 21, 2008

A trip to the Denver Zoo

On September 14th we took a trip to the Denver Zoo. The weather was really beautiful and the temperature was only in the 60's...perfect for walking around in the sun. We've taken Madeeha to the zoo a couple of times before, but this was the first time that she was actually interested in everything. Imran said that this was the most fun he had ever had at the zoo. He was having a good time showing everything to his princess.





Checking out the polar bears


Watching the sea lions







Daddy was trying to wrangle the beast. She was trying to walk off with other families and their kids.



Madeeha was getting excited and patting herself on the head and waving her arms in the air.



Running off some of her energy and excitement



We went inside to view the hippos, rhino and elephants



Happy to be posing with the rhino butt. He wouldn't turn around.



Hungry hippo. He was loud when he ate. His mouth was scraping the ground and he was chomping on the food. They are kind of gross...every time he closed his mouth, this blubbery, pink and white, cellulitey blob would pop out of the side.



My favorite animal at the zoo



Checking things out



The trees looked so nice against the pretty sky. It was a nice day.



The black bear struck a pose for everybody.





She chased the 'quirrel' away.


Summer Fun

Here are some of Madeeha's pics from this past summer. I didn't have a blog when summer started, so I'm way behind on her journal. We stayed busy visiting the Orchard Town Center a lot and we also went to Pearl St. in Boulder quite often and watched Miss M dance with the performers. I couldn't include everything, so I just chose some of my favorite pics of her from the last few months.


This is one of my favorite pictures.




This is our backyard. She constantly played in the dirty fountain water. She would throw handfuls of rocks in there and we'd have to clean up after her. Her friends also loved the fountain and they were more than happy to help her dump dirt and rocks in the water.



...always has to have what mommy has.




Just another day on Pearl St. in Boulder. Everyone in the crowd gathered to watch Madeeha dance. She always draws a crowd when we go there.


These gypsies were very nice to her and they let her join the show.




I just love this picture. Abby wanted to dress up in her chicken suit. Then Heather helped Madeeha get dressed. The look on her face is hilarious. Her face looks like she was forced into the suit and she doesn't know what to do next. She looks so sweet and innocent. So cute!



She always has to love on Logan. Here they are at the play area in the Cherry Creek Mall in Denver.



Madeeha loves it when we let her at the wheel. Daddy went inside Taco Bell while we waited. Little Miss No Patience didn't want to stay in her seat. She had to jump around and push every button in the car.



Here she is dancing with all the adults at one of the Orchard friday evening concerts.



Ha Ha! Daddy loves to pick on her. He's showing off her 'teets'.



Strawberry cream cheese...it's the only way to get her to eat a bagel.




Coloring at the Rock Bottom Brewery when Mr. Buchanan and Joe were in town.



She always 'helps' mommy with the laundry.



She only wears sunglasses when she wants to play. She never wears them when she needs them.



So sweet


Happy to be with her buddies, Logan and Kira, at Tara's house




We walked to the neighborhood lake many times this summer. She's finally decided that being in the stroller isn't that bad. She did really good this summer during our walks.



Just spending another day trying to entertain the boss.




My little cutie at the Rock Bottom Brewery again. Daddy was out of town so we went out with Penny.




More goofiness with Daddy.



Madeeha loves to swing, especially if her daddy is in charge. This is the park behind the elementary school in our neighborhood.


Caught a quick picture before she could snatch her sunglasses off.



Always loving on Logan




Time to play in the water




She watches tv just like a man. All she needs is the remote.



She loves to be naked. I caught her looking naughty in the backyard without any pants on.



Another evening at the Orchard
















She discovered the joy of stickers this summer.



Madeeha's very first car!




Ugh...yet another picture of me. Doesn't mommy get tired of doing this?



My princess loves to wear mommy's and daddy's shoes.



Another ones of my favorites. Her hair is blowing around and it looks like little devil horns to go with that naughty little face.



We were at the Ranch playground. Madeeha and Ethan hopped up on the bench, away from the other kids, and had a little chat.



So cute!




Modeling some new fall clothes. We had a couple of cold snaps this summer.


So naughty! Her fingers are ready to snatch something up and that naughty little face says it's gonna be a mess!



Okay, back to modeling.


I had to include a picture of my tomboy in a pretty dress.




She really surprised me with this. She never lets me walk away, but I pushed the swing and she didn't mind that I walked off. Then I noticed the swing had stopped moving and she just patiently waited until I walked back over and pushed her again. She didn't complain at all...really surprising. Here she is just hanging around and waiting for more entertainment.




She cooperated about 8 times for the same pose. Daddy was so proud!




Hula baby at Tara's surprise birthday party.



More lovin' for Logan




A rare opportunity to catch Madeeha with clips in her hair. She actually wore those for about 15 minutes before ripping them out.