My neighbor invited us to the zoo this morning. She has a family pass, so we scooted in with her at no cost. That's definitely how I like to go to the zoo: free.
It was so hot and bright out there, I gave Laney her glasses to help keep the sun out of her eyes. She got tired of wearing them and found a good resting spot for them. Where does she come up with these things? :) She is ALWAYS cracking me up.
This weekend is the debut of the
Royal Family. We got to see the lions and their five cubs up close as they lifted the gate and fed them some goat milk (that's what is in the spray bottle). Papa lion loved the stuff. The trainer tried giving some to the babies and he wouldn't have it. He growled like crazy and swatted his fist at his cubs. The mama called her babies over so that he could have it all to himself. They said lions are very territorial over food.
It was really amazing seeing such a powerful animal so close.
As I mentioned, it was hot. The kids stepped in front of the mist-blowing elephant for a little refresher. I honestly think the mist evaporated before it even reached the kids. This was the point when we decided it was time for a train ride around the zoo so that we could catch a little shade and cool breeze.
What a big girl!
Yet another example of her cracking me up with her over-the-top personality.
Such a fun morning. Thanks neighbors!!!
at "back to school night" i found sam's artwork. he indicates he loves to read and can read all by himself. that's my boy. he's just like his daddy: loves to do well at things. not me. i was always happy with barely making it in school. and yes, he can read by himself. 5 years old and reads everything he sees. i hope his love for learning lasts...
this is gross, but it's a part of my life. looking in the rearview and finding laney sucking her toe happens more often than i would like...
by the next day, her other arm and foot were eaten off as well. poor thing...
