Friday, September 21, 2007

The Zoo!

Last Sunday was so nice and warm that we decided to go to the Zoo with Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle Eric and Auntie Marlo. Carter was very excited to see all of the animals. We did lots of walking and saw many things very quickly. Going to the zoo with a 4 year old, you don't waste time stopping to watch the animals. You quickly look and then move on apparently. But we still had loads of fun.

Auntie Marlo was our fearless leader. It was not an easy job with this crew, but somebody had to take the reins and she did a fine job. Though, I am sure there was plenty we did not see as it was hard to keep everyone together (almost like taking a field trip with students).

Jaxon was a trooper as usual. He could have cared less where he was or what he did as long as there was food near by. For a little guy out in the hot weather (+29) all afternoon, he did very well.


Carter's favourite animals were the monkeys. I wonder why!
Like I said, I wonder why he likes the monkeys the best. He is such a little climber.Jaxon playing with Grandma.

Feeding the birds was another highlight.
And feeding the bears. Carter thought it was pretty funny how he could pretend to feed this bear.Carter was really hoping to be able to ride in one of the buggies/strollers, but they were all gone by the time we got there. As predicted, he quickly got tired of walking and spent a lot of time up on Grandpa's shoulders. He still loves his piggy-back rides.
He thought he could catch that peacock, but then decided that chasing it was way more fun (such a boy). It was a good thing the bird was in a pleasant mood that day.
Had to get a picture of Jaxon somewhere else then always in the stroller. Poor guy. Most pictures of him during family excursions are of him in the stroller or sleeping. He thought this was fun too. He kept hitting the camel's head. I think he just liked the different view than from the stroller.

On to the next exhibit!
Finally, just as we came to the end, we saw a few jeep strollers available. Oh well!