Zoo Days

Last Wednesday we had the opportunity to go to the Zoo with our cousins, Grandma & Aunt Meggie. This came at a perfect time because for the last 2 weeks we have been really trying hard to learn some basic animal sounds and signs.

This turtle, for some unknown reason, held Phoebe's attention for what seemed like eternity and I am not sure if we wouldn't still be standing there if it wasn't for the 9 thousand kids swarming us from various school field trips. As a consultation for leaving Phoebs' beloved turtle, Cory suggested we get Phoebe a box turtle, to which I informed him they live 50 years, so unless he would like to live the rest of his lifetime cleaning the tank, we will not be getting a box turtle for Phoebe.

This African skunk (below) amused our wee one with his continuous running back and forth. After only a few laps of his antics our wee one decided it looked fun and began pacing with him back and forth as well.

These bronze tigers are the closest Phoebe got to seeing the real thing, due to animal lunch times and her own impatience for the wildlife's noncompliance of up close observation.

We were hoping to see lions at the zoo because that is Phoebe's favorite animal sound to make. Whenever you ask her what a lion says she is usually eager to reply with a roar.

After about 3 hours at the zoo we were all tuckered out, especially the two wee ones, Phoebe & Lily. Lily was scared to leave her stroller and I believe became board because she couldn't see all the animals from her reclined position and Phoebe refused to sit in her stroller, so we either held her or she walked along with us. Eventually, Phoebs found this foot guard and made it into a bench, it is only about 6" off the ground, but it was perfect for her short legs. When all the animals had thoroughly been peered at, we loaded up and headed home. This picture was taken after only being in the car for a couple of blocks of the car ride home.