On Quentin's birthday we set out for our favorite spot in St. Louis right now, the ZOO! Charlene joined us that day. We did all the usual ZOO attractions, the train, penguins, bears... but this time we got to see the Sea Lion Exhibit and Show. It is really cool, you all should come visit us, we'll take you there! The Sea Lions show was great, they jump around on stage, through hula hoops, down slides and catch a million and one fish! :) I think this is the first time Q noticed the animals at the zoo. We exhausted Quentin at the zoo, he fell asleep in my arms on the train, something he hasn't done since he was itty-bitty! We finished celebrating his birthday in small doses. Sunday he got his present, a batman wheelies toy and on Monday he smashed his cake while I snapped some pictures.
The following Saturday was the day of his party. It was kind-of zoo animal themed. We spent some time outside next to the baby pool and water table, but when it warmed up and the shade disappeared, we headed inside. On the menu was pizza, salad, wings, garlic bread, and fruit. Opening presents was like running a marathon for me. Mckenna was so fast a grabbing the gifts and opening them before Q could even blink. I think Q helped open a couple, but for the most part Mckenna stole the show there. Quentin didn't seem to mind much, he was just happy with all the toys he was getting. He was in need of some "boy" toys and his birthday gifts didn't disappoint. He got a Wheelies race car toy, a Wheelies garage, dog pull behind toy, bubble lawn mower, and a simi-truck that carries some of his cars. He was excited to get a chair just like Mckenna's, too! He is so cute when he sits in it, he sits back with his feet up and looks so happy! After presents we let him smash his cake. He didn't really smash his cake as much as he just put his mouth up to it and started eating. I think he was a fan of all that icing and cake! :)
Love from the Lucas Family!
