The Memphis Zoo

Fall has finally settled upon us (yipeee!) and with it has come cold, cloudy days.  It's hard to believe that Monday was in the upper 80's and the very next day it was a (very) chilly 50 degrees.  I'm glad we took advantage of our last teasing of summer.  I spent the day at the zoo with a few friends and managed to snap a few photos for you.  I feel like Memphis gets a bad rep, so today I wanted to show you one of our pride and joys : The Memphis Zoo.  It's been voted the #1 zoo in the nation and it's a fun way to spend your day...for both the young and old.

 My favorite part of the zoo is the animal statues that greet you when you first get there.  I have a countless number of pictures on each of these animals :)

 An upcoming exhibit that I'm quite excited about : Dinosaurs!

 In the winter months, the zoo builds an ice skating rink across from this gorgeous cabin.  All that's missing is some hot chocolate :)

 One of my favorite animals: the zebra.

Entrance into the world famous panda exhibit.

 I would love to have a backyard that looked like this!

 Because buying lunch at places like this can get really expensive, we stocked up on lunchables and snacks to get us through the trip.

 You know I love me some lion!

 Decor for an upcoming event : ZooBoo!

If you're ever in town,  don't forget to stop by The Memphis Zoo.  Trust me, you'll feel like a kid again!

May 15, 2011

Yesterday I had not one...not two..but three parties/events to go to.  {I told you May was insane!}  I woke up and found my husband asleep on the couch.  He had gotten up early to spend time with his second wife watch soccer.  Does anyone else's husband obsess over soccer this much?  We had a quick breakfast, skyped with family, and then let the festivities begin!

First up, my little sister Huda's Baccalaureate Ceremony.  Let me tell you, taking a picture with these girls made me feel kind of old.

Then, we had a birthday party for the cutest baby in the world, Ali.   He run's around saying random things like "awkward!" and "'talkin' bout?!" (as in what are you talking about?!).  Oh, and if he really likes something, he winks and gives up a thumbs up.  

Heartbreaker, that kid.  Watch out toddlers.

Alaa, Ali, and Hussein (Ali's dad)

Then finally, we had a wedding to go to!

Sorry for the magnified shot of our face.  This was the only reasonable photo :)

After that, we stopped by my mom's for some TV and R&R. 

 Tomorrow I've got some good stuff for ya :)

(Oh, and in case your wondering why on earth I'm wearing a sweater in every picture... well, I'd like to ask Mother Nature the same question.  Can we pretty please go to warm temperatures? )

My family and I threw a bridal shower for a good friend this past Saturday.  The theme of the party was black, white, & pink.  I've got to thank blogging for being the inspiration behind so many of our ideas.  Overall, we had a blast!  I'm still exhausted!

{Sorry for my lack of comments on your wonderful blogs, It's been a hectic week!}

I first spotted these cookies on Ten June's blog  here. 

 My baking obsession wouldn't let me pass them up!

 Jen pointed me in the direction of the pom pom tutorial.

I downloaded the props from over here.

I got the inspiration for the cake here.

You can't make it out too well, but the bottom layer is covered with roses.

  The gorgeous bride to be