A Nice Day for the Zoo

A New to Us Zoo

We went to Southwick's Zoo today. I had never been before but had heard good things about it so I wanted to check it out before school starts next week. We invited the cousins to come along with us too.

Checking things out

Emma wasn't really into anything at first. She is in the middle of an "I'm so scared" phase. This particular phase involves fear of EVERYTHING. On the way to the zoo she was super excited and talking it all up. As soon as we walked into it she wanted to be held the entire time, fun. She did better after lunch so that's a bonus. Especially for Josh's back.

Funniest Sign in the Zoo

Ah...the Llamas. Remeber when I was zoo counselor that summer? I still hate llamas but I hate mini horses more. Guess what was in this pen with the Llama? Yup a mini-horse, and I still hate them both.

Petting Zoo:

Emma was still in the fear state here. We watched Daddy, Uncle Matt, and the boys pet all the goats and some baby cows, so cute!

Attempt at group shot #1
(Ethan was sleeping)

They have this cool part where you can go and feed the deer. Emma was terrified but coped pretty well in there.

He is doing the Ethan pout:

Emma and Hayden had some cute moments today.
Cute Moment #1

Cute Moment #2

The Playground

Cute Moment #3

Toby was asked to be in the Dog Trick show. Who knew he was such a little ham?

Emma and her favorite animals
The Giraffes not that random guy and his son.

Ethan spent most of the day like this:

All in all it was a great zoo day. I'm glad the Cumberland Almeidas joined us. Everyone really behaved themselves and we really didn't have any major breakdowns. Now the countdown to back to school begins, boo hoo. I guess being off since mid-April is long enough though.

We're going to the Zoo, Zoo, Zoo

We went to Roger Williams Zoo today. It was a perfect zoo day; not too hot or too cold. It was also Ethan's first trip to the zoo. They have a butterfly exhibit right now that was really cool.

On the way to the Flutterby exhibit.

The butterfly exhibit was in a big greenhouse. Emma was a little scared at first. It is a little overwhelming, there were butterflies everywhere. I wasn't really used to butterflies flying so close and right by my head but it was pretty cool. Here are some of the butterflies that stayed still long enough for me.

You can see how into it Emma was at first.

By the end she was much better.

Back in the zoo we stopped to see the Harbor Seals. They were swimming all around.

When we were on our way home Emma said that the giraffes were her favorite so I am glad I took this shot.

Checking out the Elephants

...and the penguins.

Onto the Flamingos

Josh wanted to go under the mister in the worst way. Emma wanted no part of that. Poor Josh, he is always hot.

Everyone that comes to the zoo needs to get their picture on the dog.

Happy Boy

Later on today we took Bailey to the vet for her check up. She was fantastic. I was so surprised that she is down to 84 pounds. I really can't believe it . She was 96 or so at her highest weight. She has been looking pretty good lately so I am proud of how well she is doing. She is now up to date on all of her shots and all that fun stuff. After she got off the table she ran over to check out Ethan in his carseat. She really is a good dog.

Bailey was rewarded with a new collar from Allie's Tack Shop today. She looks so nice and I threw out her ratty old one. It was so nasty!

All in all we had a great day today. The best part is Josh has tomorrow off too so the fun can continue. I think he will join us for ballet tomorrow. Emma can't wait!