My recent zoo visits

I have been to the zoo 4 times in the past 2 1/2 weeks. I've loved getting to see the progress they are making in getting ready for Zoo Lights which opens the day after Thanksgiving.

Long weekend with these grands

We had the kids for a long weekend a couple weeks ago. It was fun to hang out with them again and they were excited to go to kid's church at Central Bible. But first they had to sit through the song service.

The next morning Garrett and I dropped the kids off at their school and headed for the Oregon Zoo. We   actually went on Friday morning and again on Monday morning.

Here are a few pictures of our visits.

On Friday we explored Africa

(after a few stops along the way)

We even ran into a cousin! Annie was there with Cooper that morning. These two guys are six months apart in age and are 2nd cousins.

On Monday

After visiting the gift shop we walked down and explored the Great Northwest exhibit only. We saw 4 black bears, two eagles, three river otters, two beaver, lots of ducks, fish and turtles. One of the great benefits of having a zoo pass is that we can visit for a short or long period of time and enjoy our time there. When the inevitable meltdown starts, we can leave and come back another day :)

While I was taking pictures of him climbing on the fence and up the rocks he pointed and laughed.

He had just seen this leaf fall and land right behind me.

I love watching the grandkids experience stuff like this!