The Zoo

December in Nebraska usually means snow.  Zero degree temperatures.  And being stuck inside.  This winter, besides one mild snow storm, thus far has been remarkable.  40 & 50 degree temperatures!!  We decided to take a trip to the Zoo & enjoy the amazing weather with our grandmas, aunts & cousins!

 We were QUITE a crew.  6 adults, 4 2 year olds & 2 infants!  Check out our caravan!  All the way from Jeff by the back arrow, to Livi by the front arrow!

 Analeigh's first trip to the zoo

 Ava's first trip to the zoo

 Check out Livi's poor nose.  Did you read my blog about the story she was telling me?  THAT is what she was talking about.  She stumbbled getting off her new trike while we were outside enjoying the beautiful weather & took a nose dive onto the concrete!

The zoo was busy, but we got pretty close up with a few animals.

 Hayden was SOO excited about the orangutans & gorillas!  They came right up to the window & interacted with the me & the kids quite a bit!

 LOVE her in pig tails!!!!  So grown up looking!!!

Hayden was SOO ornery!  And Livi tried to follow.  Sneaking out of strollers.  Running off.  He has totally come out of his shell in the past month!  Not sure if its just growing up or if daycare is doing him that much good?  Its fun to watch him grow & explore... not so fun to chase a FAST 2 year old around the buzy zoo!

 "RAWR!!!"  Tigers!

 Logan & the tiger having a staring contest.  He has the best "RAWR!!"

 The 2 wee-ones did great at the zoo too!!  Here is LeeLee checking out the tigers too!

 Logan & Liv got tired & each snuck in a little cat nap.  We were there all afternoon & walked our butts off!! 

We had a great time.  It was a very different experience than this summer.  The kids are so much more interested.  Know lots of the animals & want to learn more!  The only down side, the aquarium is closed for renovations until spring :(  At least we got to spend some time checking out these fish!

Its nearly impossible to get the 3 of them to sit still long enough for a picture.  And even though I didn't get their faces, I think this is my favorite pic of the day.