Springtime Zoo trip

Our oldest wanted to go to the zoo around the time of his birthday and thankfully a couple weeks ago we had some nice zoo weather. We had such a fun time. Little brother is at a great age for loving the zoo right now. We got there a little later than we wanted and the parking lot was packed. Everyone else had the same idea on the beautiful day we had. We decided we would go on the Skyride first and then walk through the zoo opposite how we usually do. Such a GREAT idea!! It was like there was barely anyone else there. It was not busy feeling at all. Of course I snapped a lot of pictures, so enjoy!

The only evidence I was in attendance with the rest of the family.

Trying out the climbing wall. Not sure what he was doing there.

Little brother giving it a try.

Heading down on the skyride with my boys.

Daddy and his girls.

Visiting the penguins.

This little guy was looking pretty cute that day.

Checking everything out.

Getting so big. And look at those long skinny legs!

Riding the frog.

Checking out the bear.

Obligatory posed picture with the bear.

BIG hugs!

He looks so cute and cuddly.

Looking for the turtle.

Alligators.

My cuties.

Feeding the birds.

These two kept kissing, so I had to get a picture of it.

Being elephants.

Feeding the giraffes.

Photo bomb!!

Visiting Cousins

Last week my Cousin came to visit us since she had a medical conference in Denver. She is a missionary in Nicaragua who helps with their public health systems. She came by real quick before the conference for one day then after the conference she came for a few days and her parents and two of their grandkids came out from Kansas. My kids love playing with their second cousins! We surprised them and didn't tell them they were coming along so they were very excited to see them. The first time Renee came I took her to Drifter's for lunch ( knock off In & Out) then we went to hang out at Focus on the Family so the kids could play. They had a blast. When she came back through we spent one day at the Zoo and a couple evenings swimming in their hotel pool. It was a very fun visit! Enjoy the pictures.

Doing some acting.

Everyone watching Veggie-Tales

Being crazy in the toddler room- we were the only ones in the whole place.

Everyone is ready!

She loves Giraffes apparently.

The Lion Cubs- there were three there all snuggled up together.

The daddy Lion.

Checking out the airplane

Feeding the birds.

Uncle Ken tried to pet this guy and got growled at.

Petting the snake. It was very soft, didn't expect it to feel that soft.

The sloth came out and was slowly going to get some food to eat.

The adults needed a picture together too. My Uncle and Aunt and Cousin Renee and I.

The tiger came very close to where we were.

He loved pretending to ride this.

And was so excited when his Bubba came and joined him.

Brave ones riding the sky ride!

More brave ones!

Little Brother and I stayed where it was safe on the ground.

And we visited the Giraffes again.

Pool Time!