pb&jtime: 3 more monkeys at the zoo!

We finally got a nice warm weekend day (we've had rainy or cold for several weeks) so Sunday Tate and I loaded the boys into the car and headed to the zoo!

Aunt Gina, Uncle Dan, Frankie and Karissa gave the boys a zoo membership for their birthday - what an awesome gift!

The boys seemed to enjoy the people watching more than the animals but we got some pointing and excitement for the zebra (aka bra to Jackson & Peyton), we stared at an elephant and made elephant noises and although we passed by a rino, hippo and camel they kind of blended into the rocks and dirt and weren't really moving so they didn't register on the boys' radar.

We took a break for lunch which is when I realized I hadn't packed a bottle for Brett - not good. I've packed a bag for outings a ton and never forgot anything that I know of and of all things to forget - ugggh. So our visit was cut short, but we probably wouldn't have stayed much longer anyway. We didn't get to the Children's Zoo where they can pet and interact with the animals, but that just leaves more fun for next time.

The good thing is that Tate and I now have a better idea of what to bring and learned the stroller is not the best mode of transport at the zoo. A wagon for J & P will allow them to get in and out easier to see animals - sitting in the stroller we realized their line of site pretty much hit the fence on most exhibits. And Brett might do better in an umbrella stroller. The great thing about a membership is we can go all the time!

I think the boys liked the change of scenery and Tate and I really enjoyed it and seeing the boys' first zoo experience was lots of fun.

Here are a few pictures from our family outing!

Sunscreen time! We ran into a Tennessee Vols fan who was excited to see Brett's bib - she said "Go Vols! We don't see to many Vols fans in these parts!"