The Arnold Family

We decided to head to the Zoo early this year before it got too hot. We went on a perfect day with my sister and her family, and the kids had lots of fun. Luke loved riding on the little pony, Socks. The Columbus Zoo has a train ride, small boat ride, merry-go-round, playground, and a petting zoo that the kids love! Of course, they enjoyed seeing all of the animals as well.

This is what Jeeps are for, right?! The kids LOVED this! This is thanks to my creative, multi-tasking husband!

I love this picture! Nothing is sweeter than boys who get along!

My brother, Seth took on the huge undertaking of remodeling my Mom's bathroom this Spring. Among all the transformation pictures, we have a few random, funny ones of it.

Way back in April, Grant turned 1 and I never posted pictures of him! He is such a busy little guy who loves his brother and family more than anything! He loves having so many little cousins nearby. He follows all the other kids around...nothing slows him down! He is a complete dare devil and has no fear! I don't know how it comes in the genes like it does, but he is a true Arnold! Luke and Grant had a joint Birthday party this year. Luke was really into Ninja Turtles, so that was the theme. Dan told me all along that he wanted to be in charge of the cake. Well, the day before the party I asked him what he was going to do for it. He said he had it covered. Since I knew he had not purchased a cake pan or anything to decorate a cake, I was nervous about it. Being the control freak that I am, I went to the store and ordered a Ninja Turtle cake. (I did not want Luke to be disappointed since he was planning on having one). The day of the party I came home with the cake I had ordered and see Dan in the kitchen making his cake! He didn't want to be in the dog house!! He actually had a really fun time making it and did a great job. Neither of us are bakers, but it's the creativity that counts, right?! We probably won't win any awards for it, but the kids loved it. Imagine that! Everyone had a great time. The kids all wore masks for awhile. Grant would have nothing to do with his. He snapped his head with the elastic and that was the end of it! Luke and Grant got too many presents, some of their favorites were a wagon and a used Jeep from his older cousins. It's seen some better days, but it's a man's jeep (besides the fact that it is pink)...rough and tough!