02.22.12 - Reach out and touch someone

Alternative title: Gimme back my Cheerio.

02.16.12 - A good day at the zoo

A warm day in the middle of February means one thing - a trip to the zoo! It was an eventful trip. Given that there was hardly anyone there on a weekday, we practically had the place to ourselves. We fended off a peacock while enjoying a picnic lunch near the American Farm. We met a family from Canada. We got up close and personal with a pair of penguins and an overly aggressive chimpanzee tried to kick us in the face (thank goodness for protective glass!). But the best moment of all came when this (presumably) female chimp came over to meet Tommy.

01.22.12 - Monkeys!

It's been such a mild winter that we just had to get out to the zoo today. The kids were excited to go and we were excited to get them out of the house! Tommy has grown so much since our last trip that he actually noticed the different animals this time, including the monkeys.

08.06.11 - Maybe they're brothers, too

No doubt, we'll be talking about the summer of 2011 for quite some time. To say it's been hot lately would be an understatement. But the heat finally broke just enough today to allow us an hour or so at the zoo. Maddie wanted to go to the American Farm first, where we met these guys. Who knows, maybe they're brothers, too?!!