2 Zoos and Lots of Animals!

Well, we were supposed to go to the Columbus Zoo on Sunday, August 17 with Abi, Brett and Izzy Fry, but had to postpone until the next Sunday... So we went to the Cleveland Zoo instead! It was a great day - the weather was perfect and the animals were out and about. We saw everything from bears to flamingos to elephants, and even the seals were swimming around. Mr. Polar Bear was tired and sleeping as you can see in the picture with Lexi and mommy. Lexi wanted to walk most of the trip, but did ride in the wagon for a few up-hill climbs. It was really good to have some quality family time. Needless to say, Lexi was tuckered out and slept on the way home (the whole 1/2 hour from Cleveland Zoo to our house). For more Cleveland Zoo pictures, see the Kodak site.

The very next weekend, just as promised, we loaded up a picnic lunch and headed out to Columbus for the day. We met the Fry family at their house and took off for the zoo. It was a scorcher (that means REALLY HOT!), but I think both the girls had a good time. After lathering them both with sunscreen, we set out for the animals. After riding in the wagon for awhile, they both wanted to ride the boat, so Abi and Bethany took the girls on the boat adventure while the daddys watched the wagon. We saw kangaroos, otters, manatees, and lots of reptiles (eewww). Izzy even had the courage to touch the Rat Snake they had at the touch-n-feel booth (not Lexi, though - she's too much like mommy). We feasted on a great lunch of tuna and egg salad sandwiches, pasta salad, grapes, goldfish, and lots of water! It was really great to spend time with the Frys and we hope to do it again soon. The camera was left in the van while we were in the zoo, so the only shot I have is on the way to the car with the girls in the wagon. Hopefully I won't be so forgetful in the future.