New At the Zoo

While Peter and the kids have gone a few times, I hadn't been to the zoo since early September (due to the busyness of nursing school).  But, today, the first official day of Spring Break, I finally got a chance to go, along with a friend from school and her son.  It was a GORGEOUS spring day!  Perfect weather for strolling through the zoo (or, rather, chasing 3 children around the zoo).  We had a great time.  It was super crowded and we had to park about 3/4 mile away and then hike through Washington Park to get there.  But it was awesome.  Again, gorgeous weather.  And it was worth it.  I finally got to see the new baby elephant, who is now about 4 months old (the kids and Peter had already seen her a couple times).  Also, the flamingos made their debut at the zoo, and we got a glimpse of them too.  The kids got along spectacularly.  It was just about the most perfect day I could imagine.

They bonded quickly

Alayna loved them.

Cave dwellers

She would be such an amazing big sister.....

Lily!

Feeding the Lorikeets.

Frosties!  What a treat for this family that never eats out and keeps it low-sugar.