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Re-visiting the Zoo

We are very lucky that our state has two zoos. The one we frequent relies on donations only which is terrific since to take our whole family to the other one is over 100.00. Curse of the large family when it comes to field trips. While we meant to head over to the zoo on the 1st of July to celebrate Canada Day it was just too busy. So we took off for the beach HERE and instead went back at the beginning of the day on the 5th. Perfect!

New metal piece out front!

New metal piece out front!

Close up detail.

Close up detail.

We never quite see everything on a trip. Which is just fine, since this zoo is affordable and not that long of a drive away. But we did see some wonderful animals.20170705_105230

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20170705_105810For the most part I see the relevancy of zoos as an educational tool, a breeding program for endangered and critical animals, and often the only chance we will EVER have to see many of these animals in person. BUT the gorillas are hard. I just do not enjoy visiting them at all.20170705_110414

They were just so ... resigned to it all.

They were just so … resigned to it all.

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On Emanuel's hat

On Emanuel’s hat

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Of course we took some time with the penguins and the seahorses. 

With our maple leaf friend

With our maple leaf friend

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20170705_102937So we return often and share equally as often. Hopefully not too boring for those who check back here often. What can I say? We do love to share what we see!

Flamingos

Flamingos

We never noticed this before

We never noticed this before

Yup a 4 yr old, and she is almost 7 at this point!

Yup a 4 yr old, and she is almost 7 at this point!

So many statues to pose with.

So many statues to pose with.

She dressed to match

She dressed to match

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Zander is far right

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Photo Dump

I do love my camera! And with so many people we usually spent time with so far away sharing these pictures just makes me feel like they get a chance to share with what we are doing and how the kids are growing a little more. I hope everyone enjoys them!! 

Curly little ponies!

Adorable 24/7 on the first day of this school year!

Just us two girls

With all my babies

A solo image

Mirror images

A gorgeous giant koi

Snuggly sisters

I love this one, these are FALL trees drawn by Gavin!

Emanuel and his train buddy Quinn

A Parade of Parade Pictures

September 9

So many pictures, so much fun!

The daddies

Bitty baby’s first parade

Already a touch of fall!

Watching the parade

A patriotic start

A clown and her monkey

A navy car

There was actually quite a few army vehicles… and a ton of the fire trucks! Current fire trucks

This was playing by itself and slightly off key… seriously creepy, like statues off Dr. Who creepy!

Living statues… speaking of Dr. Who statues…

Waving away

Excited kids

High kicks

A t-shirt wearing puppy that the owner, once asked, let the kids all pet

Cool baby

Just too fashionable

Sweet puppy

Working that tricycle up the hill together