Going to the Zoo

We hadn't been to the zoo in quite a while so when my friend Elizabeth suggested it we deicded it was time to see the animals. I was actually interested to go since the zoo had recently opened a new sea lion exhibit. The kids had fun running from animal to animal together. It ended up being quite hot that day too so the kids had a good time playing in the little water fountain area. Ali did slip twice so I had to dry her dress in the sun and then once she was done swap her semi dry dress for her wet underwear but she didn't care. We spent some time in the petting zoo which the girls loved. I wasn't sure if the girls would like it since goats can be a little forceful but after some inital uneasiness they settled right in and let the goats eat out of their hands. (Don't worry, I properly sanitized their hands once they were finished in the petting zoo.) After the petting zoo we waiting in line for the pony rides. I was surprised that Sofia wanted to ride the pony since just last week she announced that pony rides were boring but she had a good time. I guess when you are five, things can seem boring one day and exciting the next! After seeing some animals, having ice cream, riding a pony, and feeding the goats we decided it was time to head home. I think the kids could have kept going but the adults were tired!