Summer begins!

Andrew and I started summer with a bang! We went to the zoo last week and were so excited that Grandma Mary could come, too!

We followed the same formula as last year to ensure success: get there early, bring water and snacks, and wear comfy shoes!

The Dallas Zoo just opened the Giants of the Savannah exhibit, which blew our minds! Before we got to that exhibit, Andrew demanded a stop with his old friend, the gorilla. (Andrew calls it the Gorilla-dilla.) Last year, Andrew and Wyatt spent time with the female gorilla who seemed truly taken with the boys. This year, the male gorilla seemed equally interested in Andrew and Grandma Mary.

Next we visited the new exhibit, which got us eye to eye with the elephants, giraffes, cheetahs, and lions!

After our close encounters, we were on a hut for the zebras, and stumbled upon a new adventure. Camel riding!

The last place we hit was the children's zoo. Most of the animals were sleeping, but Andrew did find a sweet goat to pet and a sleeping pig that didn't seem to mind us either. He also spent some time analyzing the fish with Grandma Mary.

After all that fun, we decided to pack it up. The clock said nap time, so we decided to stop at the Zoo McDonald's for a nugget meal to share... and to keep Andrew awake for the ride home. It worked, and we all had no trouble napping once we got home!

We can't wait to go back! Hopefully Daddy can come with us next time!

:)

Anne