Zoo Day

I got real creative on the name for this post didn't I? After 4 hours at the zoo, 2 kids, 1 hubby, 85 degrees, and 30mph winds you don't get much more out of me:) The boys LOVED every second of it, and that is all that counts!!! The train is always a hit with Will as evident with his glowing expression. Seriously, that is glowing for W. He doesn't normally even look at the camera, let alone smile!

The goats had always been a bright spot in our zoo travels in the past and today did not disappoint either. Last year Owen tried to eat all of the goats, slap them, and cry every time one got too near him. This year was all different. He was doing his own "goat whisperer" type of dialogue with them. They didn't seem to mind. They seemed to even understand a little of what he was saying! Will was very interested in brushing the goats this year. He was so serious about it. He did a great job and then spent the rest of the time finding just the perfect size brush for his little brother. He found Owen's "baby" brush, brought it to him to brush another goat, and Owen just proceeded to stare at it and not know what to do. He just looked at the brush, put it back on the bench, and walked off to bother another innocent animal. Poor Will's efforts were all in vain.

One of our last stops of the day was the carousel. All the boys rode it. Momma can NOT ride that stupid thing because it makes me so sick. Daddy bravely stepped up and took the boys on the horses. Look how thrilled these 2 boys look. Owen had fun, he really did. You can't tell with this picture. I think it might have been the end of a long, hot day at the zoo and you just weren't gonna get much of a smile out of him!

Who cares how sweaty, stinky, and hot we all were. The boys had a blast, I got to spend some time with my husband (who I have hardly seen in 3 weeks), and we all made memories. That's what counts, isn't it? Brothers....so priceless!!!!