Zoo Field Trip

Jack and I checked the weather and found out that Friday was going to be one of the prettiest days in awhile- sunny and 73 degrees so we called up the Parnell's and planned a field trip to the Zoo.

Jack's First Trip to the Zoo!
We had a rough start to our day...Jack had a run in with the butcher block (as you can see above his right eye) and was so excited that he couldn't sleep during his morning nap which meant all day nap free since he doesn't sleep in the stroller....I was still up for the challenge though.
Of course Nathan was, as usual, all smiles and not worried about naps because he is like his Mom...will sleep anywhere, at anytime.

These were the faces for the majority of the day....Jack zoned out, but not fussy and Nathan...ready to tackle the world.
Our first stop was the Children's Zoo. Jack and Nathan liked looking at the fish and pigs.
I even stepped outside my box...despite local news stories about e-coli at petting zoos...and let Jack pet (more like pat) the bunny.

Straight to the hand washing station is where we went next. Germs, Germs, Germs!
They had pony rides but I thought that Nick should be there for Jack's first pony ride and I kept envisioning the pony going wild and taking off with Jack. So we opted for the wooden, stationary pony and I think both boys had just as much fun!
Strollers are just not the best seat in the house for kiddos to view the animals at the zoo. It is too hard for them to see through the fence and bushes into the habitats.
I wanted Jack to see all the animals so I took him out of the stroller. He is quite heavy so that didn't last long...into the Bijorn he went.
This was much better but I have to admit- carrying him, walking up and down hills, while pushing a stroller full of everything under the sun...we sure worked up an appetite.

Jack must have been pretty hungry...still making up from his food strike...because he ate everything I packed with a smile on his face the whole time.
Since I've only been to the zoo on school field trips I insisted that we ride the monorail through the Wilds of Africa.
Jack had fun...not sure if it was looking at the animals/scenery, playing around with the rails on the car, joking with Ashley, or making faces at the boys in the car next to us.
Nathan on the other hand...enjoyed the ride while dreaming about everything he had seen at the zoo.
It was time to head back home after a fun filled afternoon at the zoo. Both boys were exhausted...but probably not as tired as the Moms. Can't wait to go back and to visit the Fort Worth Zoo which we hear is great too!