Zoofari!

Harper, Beckett, and I met some friends at Scovill Zoo today. It was a beautiful morning and a lot of fun to play and visit the animals. 

Jayme and Braylon met at our house so we could drive over together. We got there about 9:30 so the boys had a half hour to play on the playground before going into the zoo.  Here they are having fun with the playground equipment and each other.

Braylon peeks through the tunnel to say hi.

The boys played chase on all of the up and down ramps.

They climbed up stairs and down dinosaurs.

Miss Ava arrived!  Kristin and Lindsay (with Ava and Vivienne) arrived around 9:45, so we all played together. I think Ava was the bravest of the bunch!

Also brave? Beckett!  He wanted to touch the snake the zookeeper had out for people to see.

Braylon took a turn, too.  Beckett described the snake as "Soft and slippery."

Next up: Crocodiles!

Beckett: She's taking forever. Kristin and I joked that this could be the story of his life...

The boys were ready to move on and visit the groundhogs and meerkats (Timone).

Our sleeping beauties: Vivenne and Harper.  They are two months apart, almost exactly like Beckett and Ava are.

Beckett is telling Ava he will protect her in the snake house. Haha!  They are good buddies. :)

Braylon, Jayme, Kristin, and Ava ride the train!  ALL ABOARD!  Beckett didn't want to ride - he wanted to push the stroller around and chase peacocks instead.  

Here, I imagine Beckett trying to save Ava from the wolves.  "Don't worry! I'll protect you!" Look at the wolf - he's checking them out... 

Time to go BYE BYE...Beckett gives Ava a hug and she pats his back.  

Beckett told me he was a kangaroo in his cage when I took this picture. :)

Harper was peaceful and content the whole time. 

 After the zoo, Kristin, Lindsay, and I took our kids to Steak and Shake. We had lunch and ice cream and then headed home...

Beckett played himself OUT!

What a fun morning.  Next week, I think we are meeting at the park.