true boy tales: The Zoo!!...again

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

The Zoo!!...again

Jon and I love the zoo just as much as Bennett does and it doesn't get much better than the Omaha zoo. We finally made it there today (only 11 days before my due date...Phew!) and had a great time. We went with my parents and also brought cousin Piper along. (Bethany stayed home with new baby Quinn and hopefully took a nice nap!) The weather couldn't have been better and both 2 year olds did great. We broke up the day by driving them around after lunch so they'd fall asleep for a bit and then enjoyed the rest of the afternoon. We went to Zio's pizza for dinner based on a friend's recommendation and it was delicious! Thanks Emily!

Here are some highlights:

This orangutan was striking quite a pose :)

I LOVE this shot! These gorillas are amazing.

5 comments:

mandaSeptember 1, 2009 at 8:52 PM
Omaha has the best zoo ever!!! What a fun little trip and I can't believe you are due in 11 days!! YAY!!!
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Nana JudieSeptember 1, 2009 at 8:58 PM
I cant believe the shot you got of the gorilla and the kids! I can imagine how Bennett loved it!
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NikkiSeptember 2, 2009 at 6:44 AM
We went earlier this summer with my in-laws and had the best experience! so fun! looks like you all had a wonderful time! praying for you and baby C! wow, 11 days!?
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EmilySeptember 2, 2009 at 12:19 PM
yay for Omaha! glad you guys had a good time! hope you can rest and relax the next 11 days...10 now! so excited for you guys!
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Elisa ClarkSeptember 2, 2009 at 6:01 PM
I wish I was adventurous enough to go anywhere more than 15 minutes away from the hospital right now! Wow - you're a brave woman! Looks like such a fun trip!
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