Zoo & Beach Impromptu Day!

Logan got on the bus.  Ryan & Carter woke up.  Sam texted saying she didn't have to go to school today, therefore I didn't have Vivie.  We went to a play date with one of Ryan's friends.  Came home. Got Logan off the bus.  Made get well signs for my great aunt.  Now what?  I've wanted to go to the zoo for some time now & it was a gorgeous day.  Why not? We got ready, grabbed food on the road & headed out!

It was great!  It wasn't busy at all & I got every obligatory zoo picture that I never attempted because it's always do busy!

The Kangaroo pouch - Ryan wasn't a huge fan, but obliged.

Checking out the camel.  Well, they were till I had them pose. :)

Logan tried to steer the crazy wagon. :)

We headed for the dolphin show!  We sat just above the splash zone, but still got wet!

Jump, flipper!

Next time we'll sit even higher. :)

Dolphin statue!

The we headed to the Hammill Family Play Zoo.  What a neat area!!!  It'll be perfect for winter trips!  Here they were Jr. Zookeepers & cleaned the place up!

Big sign/ fountain

THE LION!!!!  I am not sure if I ever got a chance to do this picture!

Then since we were so close to Chicago, we contacted John & met him on a run.  We were right by the beach, so we had some beach fun.  Logan & Ryan just woke up from a nap so they weren't as ready to play in the sand as my darling carter. :)

Sand angels!!!

A fun night!  It would have been stellar if my gps would not have lost it's signal, causing me to get lost myself....but eh, it's a learning experience!  I guess...