This morning we decided enough with the boxes, we wanted to do something fun. Some sweet friends gave us a gift card for a year membership to the zoo so we decided to go. We LOVED it. It was overcast, windy and down right pleasant outside. Perfect zoo weather. The animals must have thought so too because they were all out and putting on a show. The first picture was my favorite. This beautiful lion just sat and posed for me. I just watched The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe again and I would swear this was Aslan. He was beautiful.
This is what Knox wanted to see, the giraffes.
Is there anything better than stopping to have a picnic snack at the zoo?
Matt said this was the one exhibit that actually made him nervous. This grizzly bear looked ferocious as he paced back and forth. The other one just watched from the cave.
Another favorite was the Gorilla exhibit. This is the bridge you cross to get to it. It was so neat.
We saw at least 4 huge gorillas. This one was right up next to the glass, just lounging. Quite funny. If you look real close you can see EC's reflection in the glass.
The elephants were putting on a show too. This one was standing right on the edge eating a stick. The other one was slinging mud on himself.
It was truly a delightful visit. They are working on expanding the zoo so it will just get better. I can't believe I have a pass and we can go whenever we want. Someone pinch me. We decided to wrap up our perfect morning by getting bagels to eat for the week at Panera and grabbing some lunch at Chipotle's. It was a great day after a long hard week of missing friends, missing home, EC being sick (that's another post), and making big adjustments. We're so thankful.
This is what Knox wanted to see, the giraffes. 
Is there anything better than stopping to have a picnic snack at the zoo?
Matt said this was the one exhibit that actually made him nervous. This grizzly bear looked ferocious as he paced back and forth. The other one just watched from the cave.
Another favorite was the Gorilla exhibit. This is the bridge you cross to get to it. It was so neat.
We saw at least 4 huge gorillas. This one was right up next to the glass, just lounging. Quite funny. If you look real close you can see EC's reflection in the glass.
The elephants were putting on a show too. This one was standing right on the edge eating a stick. The other one was slinging mud on himself.
It was truly a delightful visit. They are working on expanding the zoo so it will just get better. I can't believe I have a pass and we can go whenever we want. Someone pinch me. We decided to wrap up our perfect morning by getting bagels to eat for the week at Panera and grabbing some lunch at Chipotle's. It was a great day after a long hard week of missing friends, missing home, EC being sick (that's another post), and making big adjustments. We're so thankful.
4 comments:
Aww, I'm so glad ya'll had a good time!
Bethany,
I found your blog from Amanda! We moved last week to Collierville, TN, so I know what your going through! Maybe we should go to the zoo! :) -Allison Cole Brenner
We miss y'all!!! Didn't want to call that first crazy week...look for a call this week!
Please try to limit your visit to Chipotle Grill to once a week. Oh Whatever!!!
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