Raya was soooo excited for the zoo. She especially wanted to see the giraffes. So i felt HORRIBLE that we all got too hot before we had even seen half the zoo (it's HUGE) and she didn't get to see the giraffes because they were way on the other end. We still had fun though, and told Raya that we are going to the Omaha zoo this fall when it's nice and cool. (We had originally planned to go there this spring and then pushed it back when we planned the st. louis trip).
Here were the girls in the hotel room, ready to get going!
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| In the parking lot, anxious to go in! |
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| We ended up renting a stroller for the girls because it was so hot |
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| Penguins! |
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| Going inside to see the penguins was a popular place---it was nice and cold in there! The line ended up getting really really long to go in, so I'm glad we got in there when we did! |
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| Raya's favorite part of the day, watching the train go around and around! Look at her face lol. |
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| We bought bracelets so that we could do "extras" like ride the carousel and train and go to the 3D ride, etc. Raya was the only one to do the carousel though! |
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| Sharing snacks in the stroller. Bryn knows the way to Raya's heart--food! ;-) |
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| These guys are definitely smart...how do they know to start doing really inappropriate stuff (like picking their butt!) when little kids come up to the glass LOL |
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| Suddenly scared--or grossed out, not sure which! |
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| Look Daddy! |
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| Puppy Paci enjoyed the zoo too :-P |
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| Starting to melt! |
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| These birds are amazing! |
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| Raya, taking a close look at a real owl! |
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| Finally on the train and very excited! (That's a smile lol)...she was too excited to look at my camera |
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| And now officially melted and wanting her bracelet off! We were all about done at this point :-P |
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| Madison got an airbrush tattoo on the way out...and this little boy popped in the photo with a smile LOL |
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| Showing the girls....Bryn was yawning with excitement hehe |
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| The zoo wore everyone out! |
Fun fun fun!!!!! To bad Bryn didn't live closer!!!!! I just love zoos!!!!
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Love all the photos! It looks like you guys had a blast! I wish there were a zoo somewhat close to us but there isn't! Glad you guys had fun!!! =)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great trip! Love the pics and my girls love the zoo too! Plan a trip to Des Moines for the Blank Park Zoo and we can all go together! :) It's not as big or exciting though :(
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a really fun day too!
ReplyDeleteThe girls really crashed at the end - so cute!