Spring Break

We are having a relaxing week getting some extra things done and having a little extra "Daddy" time after a busy few weeks. We went to the park on a pretty warm day, and the girls were begging to go to the pool. So we decided to let them take a little dunk so that maybe they would stop bugging us. The water was SO cold, but after Allia got used to it she ended up swimming around a bit...in her clothes!




Today we had the highlight of our week...a trip to the Zoo! The girls were really looking forward to it, and we all had a really great time. Tia Nana even came with us, which made it extra special!





We were able to see this baby elephant's momma get a bath. It was so neat! She was lifting her legs and turning her head, flapping her ears. When it was time to spray off her underside, the zookeeper signaled her, and she did a handstand. What a show!


Gloria must have said "wow" about sixty three times today! But she was often in awe of the little things...pretty flowers, a turtle or fish in the water of the bear or tiger exhibit. It was cute to see the different perspectives of the girls.


This leopard was gnawing on a bone. We got to see his big pointy teeth in action!








These monkeys were really entertaining!




And of course they loved the petting zoo!




Both girls agreed that one of their favorite animals was the giraffes. I thought this was funny because the giraffes really didn't do much. I guess it was just neat to finally see them in person! My favorite (besides watching the girls in their sweet amazement) was definitely the elephant bath!