Drake's development timeline

• Sept 2013 - our visit trip with Drake at the orphanage in Europe.
• Jan 2014 - our pickup trip to bring Drake home. He was standing on his own and walking with help. He weighed 25 lbs.
• March 2014 - 1.5 months home.  He got his orthotics for his ankles and he was walking short distances without help.
• May 2014 - 3 months home. Walking on his own, learning how to use a tricycle. He weighed 28 lbs.
• July 2014 - 6 months home. Walking and drinking at the same time. He weighs 31 lbs. :-)

Saint Louis Zoo!

Drake and Daddy with Stingrays!

Drake splashing in 'Ray pool

Drake and the 'Ray

Hammerhead!

Stingray

Alex, Behla, Mindy and Tori at Stingray pool

Drake and Hippo in Children's Zoo

Drake and Behla on slide

Drake and the goats in petting zoo

Mindy in 1904 Flight cage

Behla  in 1904 Flight cage

Alex  in 1904 Flight cage

Christy  in 1904 Flight cage

Drake and Behla  in 1904 Flight cage

James and Drake with Reticulated Giraffes

It was cage cleaning time so they had the Giraffes in their indoor pens, it was awesome to see them up close! Drake loved it! 

Red Kangaroo

Alex, Behla, Tori(Mindy's friend), Mindy, Drake and James in front of Bactrian camels!

Christy

Nap time for Amur Tiger?

St. Louis Zoo Train!! Woo Woo!

Black  Jaguar, yawning!

Great Hornbill

Bateleur Eagle

Barred Owl

Family picture at St. Louis Zoo 2014

Caribbean Flamingo

Drake on a bear in Carousel

Drake loved riding the Carousel

Sumatran Orangutan

New underwater sea lion tunnel

California Sea Lion

New underwater sea lion tunnel

Behla's Graduation Party at the park !

Behla and Mindy

Drake loved the park!!

Darke's new car ! Beep ! Beep !

Video 1: Drake playing in the water fountains at the park!

Video 2: Drake saying his ABC's with his sister Mindy.

We took Drake to the creek this week. He loved being outside, playing in the creek water and with the rocks!! 

Drake and daddy walking in the creek

Tye loves the creek!

finding rocks with daddy!

rock heaven !!

Tye fetching a stick