Spring Break Day 2: The LR Zoo

Trey and Eli at our picnic before we went into the zoo.

We tried the park across the street but: a) it was too crowded

and b) it looked like junk. So Cody had brought his church

youth group here to the zoo ( a little place in the parking lot with

picnic tables) to have a picnic and it really worked out well.

Trey kept saying, "Here birdy, birdy". Like it would

actually come to him!

Our first group picture of the day

The whole crew: Carlie, Ellie Kate, Noah, Trey, Makena,

and Elijah. There were six penguins to represent the six

kiddos!

Me with my bunch. Trey didn't want to cooperate. We take

what we can get :)

Carlie and T by the waterfall

Makena by her favorite animals, the elephants!

Trey was showing us the way. Anytime he would put it down

he would always pipe back up and say, "Where's my map?".

Makena, EK, and Jamie on the train

I had Noah and Trey with me in my seat.

Carlie was with Eli and my mom. Cody sat out and took

pictures of us.

We always save the carousel for last since it's by the exit

and we use it as an extra incentive (some may call it bribery!).

Here's Carlie!

And Makena

Jamie and Ellie Kate

Trey. He would never look at me.

Cody and Eli. I think Eli enjoyed this the most!

My mom with all her grand kids. I feel so blessed to have been

able to spend a day with my sister and her family. The kids always have a

good time, and the adults do too!

Hey Cody, I told Carl about the tokens :)

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