It started out VERY cold that morning. Thankfully, it warmed up to the perfect temperature for a visit to the zoo. All of the animals were moving-we even saw elephants eating from a hanging basket. The kids enjoyed the animals, but they also enjoyed running around with cousins. Grandma and Grandpa enjoyed it as well. Rachel eventually let my Mom hold her for a few minutes here and there. It took a few more days for Grandpa to earn that honor! Jacob and Anna both love the penguins and we got to see them swimming around and playing. We also got to ride the merry-go-round (Jake sat on the penguin and Anna on the Panda-her other favorite). We also were able to go on the train ride at the end. As we left completely exhausted, we were also starving, so we made a stop at "Hires Big H". Jacob refuses to call it just Hires. Jacob was also anxious to try someplace new, but he was the first one to lick his plate clean. Hamburger (ketchup only), fries, and a coke. Wonder why it licked it clean so fast! Anna also enjoyed a shake! Hmmm, good stuff. It was a fantastic day. Thanks Grandpa and Grandma and cousins!
Grandpa and Grandma with 8 of the 13 grandkids
Jacob and Isaak were too cool to pose for me.
They were also obsessed with the map.
Tillie and Anna.
Tillie also shares Rachel's birthday!
We can't wait to go back!
Grandma and Rachel and their stylin shades.
Grandma and Rachel and their stylin shades.
2 comments:
There is just something about Annie. I am so excited to have all the kids together. There is nothing better than cousins. I love that Jake would only call Hires the full name - that is something Erik would do. Excited to see you!!!!
LOVE that zoo! I remember my wa gorilla I had made when I was 8. He was super cool until he melted in the car. Not so cool then! Sheesh!
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