Last weekend, Daddy had to work, so we packed up the Mini van and headed out to the Point Defiance Zoo for a day with our Friends! Just outside the Gate, we stopped for a beginning of the day shot. Kira decided it was not time to cooperate for the paparazzi :) (I love that girl and her spirit!)
The weather was GORGEOUS! Not a cloud in the sky and no wind ....perfect day for strolling around the zoo ! 3 mamas, 9 kiddos, 2 strollers and we were off!
Kira and Brady stopped to look at the turtle and Kira said "Mama it's DEAD!!!" Lori and got a really good laugh over that .....kids are just too adorable . No, Kira, Darling, it wasn't dead, he was resting :)
I just love the Meerkats ! The way they pop up on their hind legs like "HEY! What's up?!" Just so stinkin' cute!
Brady says "Mama, take picture of me....I'm getting in the hole" How could I resist? :) Too much cuteness!
Lori and I love the Elephants... The girls seemed to enjoy him (her?) but the boys , not so much! They wanted action! Moving on !!
Brady and Kira looking for the Tiger (that we never did find). They are just too adorable together :) Lifelong friends <3 (They are only 4 mnoths apart in age)
The Tapir. Eek. Brady says "Look Mama, it's a PIG" lol and the description of the Tapir says it is a "pig like" animal, so he was right on the money! It's tongue was like a foot long and disgusting, he was creeping Lori and I out . The monkey's were overhead, so we tried to concentrate on them and not pay attention to him. Sorry , fella, no offense, but you're scary!!!
I couldn't get the lighting right on my camera (probably would help if I read the instruction manual, right?) This guy was hilarious! He was swinging from his ropes, eating with his toes....he put on quite the show for the kids, it was great! They loved him! He swung over to his lady friend and sat in her lap and they had a conversation then he swung back over to us. That was a highlight of the day for sure!
This guy looked so sad and forlorn , I wanted to give him a great big hug and just tell him it was all going to be ok ...lol ! He may have been sleeping? I don't know. I told Jen I was going to take this photo for her as she wanted a copy. Poor dude :(
I have always been a fan of the "big kitties". Love tigers and the big cats at the zoo. This cat was stunning. Just gorgeous!
My boys watching the tigers
We happened to be there at the right time and were able to watch this walrus and his buddy get fed . He also had eye drops put in and do a bunch of tricks! That was so cool to be a part of ! The kids really liked being there for all of that!
Jacob and his buddy Garrett watching the seals
Ally and Jacob deep in conversation about the seals :) Ally was our tour guide and did a GREAT job. Growing up to be such a beautiful young lady. Hard to believe she's going on 9 years old !
*Almost the whole gang* minus 2 From left to right - JJ, Johnny, Ally Derrick, Jacob Garrett and Kira Not pictured - Brady and Jillie Beans
And I can't forget the photo of My bestie's and I ....I love these girls like there is no tomorrow. These girls are what true friends are all about and what makes a day at the zoo , with 9 kids, so much fun. No stress, no drama....just pure fun. Such a great day filled with great memories, not only for the kids, but for the moms, too! I would say, that day was a win/win :)
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