Trip to the Zoo

We decided to take a trip to the Zoo on our long weekend. The weather wasn't too bad, but a couple more degrees probably would have been the limit. The Fort Worth zoo is well designed with lots of shade though, so that certainly helped. Although Perryn almost always walks, I thought it might be a little too much walking for him, so we brought our bike trailer/jogging stroller so they could both ride in it.

Here they are waiting for Daddy to come back with the tickets.

The first exhibit is the gorillas and other primates. One gorilla was nice enough to be sitting right by the window, so that was fun to get a close up look.

Daddy's little monkeys

Mommy poses with the boys

The boys pose with some friendly animals.

We all enjoy a snow cone for a snack












In the end, Gary asked Perryn what his favorite part was and in response Perryn listed almost everything we saw, so I think it was a fun time for him and a successful family outing.  Davin didn't even nap until we got in the car at around 3p, so he was a real trooper (and wasn't crabby either).    

Too much of a good thing, apparently.

Transcript of a conversation I had tonight.

Me: I've got two surprises for you. Surprise number one is: We're going out to eat at McDonald's.
Perryn: Yaaaaay!
Me: Surprise number two is: Grandma's coming with us.
Perryn: Yaaaaay!
Me: But there's some bad news, too. Mommy's not coming with us.
Perryn: That's ok. I didn't want mommy to come with us.
Me (surprised by his response, but trying to be nonchalant): Oh? Why not?
Perryn: Weeeell, I love her, but I don't want to have dinner with her every night.