We went to the zoo this week. We are a zoo this week … but that is somewhat beside the point. We probably could have skipped the zoo entirely and taken the kids to a local splash park, but we didn’t. We are all about giving our kids culturally and naturally diverse experiences … all the better if it’s 90+ degrees and all naps are cancelled … right? It builds character.
Mesmerized by the dolphins; Chase kept screaming at them. I’m sure the other patrons really enjoyed this part.
Note: the shadowy blur with a hat is Chase. Also note: I didn’t adjust the camera settings for a dim interior.
So begin the splash park pictures. Have I mentioned … ? I’m really not sure why we took them to the zoo at all.
“Aidan, what was your favorite animal to see today?” Aidan: “Um, the water!”
“Uh, does anybody need any water?” [Chase brought his water bottle to the party after we told him that it was inappropriate to take and soak his sister’s hat … I know, we’re out to take away the fun.]
Aidan demonstrates to Chase how to “properly” stick your head directly into the sprinkler. Ah, those boys …
Darcy (not so much into the splash park antics) had more fun in the Great Bear Wilderness. “Am I an eagle yet, Mom?”
Darcy: “This is a dumb idea, Mom.” … Aidan: “I want to do it too!”
“Aidan, can you tell the camera what a wolf says?” … Aidan: “Nooooooo!” [at this point, mom and dad realize we might be almost done at the zoo]
But not before we see the polar bear …
Why is Darcy the only one pictured here? Mostly because the boys were sitting in the stroller, more interested in their pretzel snack. Hey, we tried …
Next up? The Arboretum!
Hey, for the record, dishwasher packs were on my list … I’m not that crazy about marketing.
