Zoo - End of Summer

The girls and I had to cram in couple last trips to the zoo before school started for Laura and she could no longer come along. So, we first went with Deb and her kids, and she has better write ups HERE and HERE. She was a wonderful photographer - I was incredibly lazy that day. But, it was a treat that we each got pictures of ourselves WITH our kids.

We also had an extra fun time at the playground before it got too hot; something we rarely do. We also enjoyed the Elephant Show, the train and carousel, watching some absolutely crazy penguins, saying "hi" to Acara, and a leisurely pace and a cooler day.

Then a few days later we had a girl cousin get-together at the zoo with Jason's sister and her younger girls. Cousins are extra special friends!

The highlights other than just hanging out with great cousins, and for me catching up with Keri, were the elephant show, the carousel, ice cream, and touring the reptile/small animal house where there were lots of babies. It was a bummer that we had to bounce earlier than we wanted due to a b-day party Laura needed to attend. However, it was a great time and I'm glad it finally came together.