We are off to the zoo!

Shawn worked at home early this morning so he could go with us to the zoo today. Haven't gone all year! Why is that? The year has flown by so far, I guess. All the kids wanted to see were the penguins. So we trekked there and on the way....

We made them stop at the reptile house. Daddy's favorite! Promise, guys, we are heading towards the penguins! They were intrigued for sure with all the snakes, lizards, turtles and alligators for sure.

Getting there.... had to wait for the train.

Then a stop at Mommy's favorite... the orangutans. Not too active today but quite a chance at a close up for Lexi. One baby one was having a blast playing peek-a-boy with a burlap sack. "Yes, guys, we are going to the penguins... we promise! Be patient!"

Then after a few more grudging stops (that they of course loved), we made it to the COLD penguin house. I think the little girl and boy are cuter, don't you? Apparently, Lexi and Nicolas don't because they were thrilled!

Then after a quick bite to eat we were off again. But this time... Lexi was getting worn out. Don't blame her! So was I! Daddy's shoulders were Lexi's saving seat.

Daddy and Lexi fed a giraffe. She was giddy!

Look! This stone statue of a sea lion makes a nice cool bed...

Shew! The backpack and the girl... if I had done this all morning maybe I could have worked off that burger and fries for lunch!

Then Daddy was off to work late at his office and we were off for some much needed nap time at home. In fact, Lexi didn't want to wake up at 5:00 when I begged her to.