First trip to the zoo

Well gang, I waited long enough to take the littlest Coleman on a rite of passage: her first trip to the zoo. I must admit that the idea of taking an infant to the zoo leaves a lot to be desired... the diaper changes, the heat, and the fact that she will not even remember the trip. But hey, isn't that what this blog is for? She can relive it in print when she is older. I must say, that we did have a wonderful time and I look back on these photos with fondness. I am glad we gave it a go.

My two cuties.   Sarah has a habit of shrugging her shoulders when I say "smile".  I am not sure from where this came, but you will see it in a number of the photos from the year. Leah, on the other hand, has learned how to "cheese" for the camera.  She looks like an old pro.

Daddy was away on one of the many business trips this year, but we were determined to have fun anyway.  We asked aunt Amy to go with us.  She was happy to go with us.  Woo Hoo!

I didn't take too many photos (my hands were pretty busy with Leah).   But this was one of the girls favorite stops.  The apes simply put on a show for us.  They were swinging and almost dancing for our small audience.  It was fantastic.

This one even decided to get "up close and personal with us."   How cool!

Leah's favorite exhibit had to be the giraffes.  Here is a baby giraffe.  How huge!

I love this expression.  This says it all.  I know she was excited and confused all at the same time seeing the beautiful baby giraffe. 

Sarah is quite a bit smaller than the gorillas at the zoo but I think she is twice as cute.

Leah had fun eating goldfish crackers and hanging out with mommy in the stroller while Sarah ran around. 

Can you see the exhaustion?  Tired children means a successful trip if you asked me. 

After the zoo, we moved the party over to the Cheesecake factory (yum).  My favorite!

I had to include these photos because the joy on everyone's faces was so beautiful.  We love our girls and our "aunt Amy". 

What a great day. I can't wait to do it again. I wonder if Amy will be up for it next year?...