Caring for Giants

Animal Kingdom launched a new backstage experience about their elephants program called 'Caring for Giants' so we made reservations to check it out on opening day...

It's a 90 minute experience and they take you to the backside of the savanna ride area so that you can see these amazing animals up close.

Sasha is their 3 month old baby and she is so stinking adorable!

We couldn't take our eyes off her!

While we were viewing the elephants, the tour guides shared some really interesting information about conservation programs and ways to protect these beautiful creatures in the wild. This is a statue made from from genuine snares recovered by a former Disney Cast Member who is making a difference back home in Africa...

It was interesting, inspiring and informative - we all loved it!

Once we were done with the tour we went to see some of the other animals and I got some great shots!

But this was my favorite photo of the day - I loved this guy. I think he's my spirit animal:)

It was a lovely day as always at Animal Kingdom:)

Cuddles at the shelter:)

I love my Sunday morning cuddles at the shelter:)

IB Art show

We were so proud to see Maddy's work at her Senior IB Art show...

Such a beautiful and talented group of artists!

UB40 and Kaleo

It's Mardi Gras season at Universal Studios and UB40 were on the concert list for the first time this year. They still sound really great and brought back so many lovely memories of precious Diane :)

We also got to see the amazing Icelandic band Kaleo at the House of Blues...

But the big news on the concert front is that Elbow are coming to the 9:30 Club in DC again! It's not until November but I am already ridiculously excited!

Our special girls!

Since we adopted the dogs we have stayed in regular touch with Bryce and Juneau's amazing foster moms. We were thrilled that they were able to come and see them (and us:)) in person at the weekend. Way before we came along, the girls nursed our dogs back to health and they loved them so much. The dogs recognized them instantly and were so happy to see them too - it was beautiful to watch! 

I know how hard it was for them to trust us back on that day in August and we are so grateful to have received such a loving gift for our family. Thank you Alicia and Kristi - you will always be a special part of our extended family. Hope to see you again soon!