Friday, November 03, 2006
Animals? Animals? Animals?
Yesterday we took yet another trip to the zoo. This time I was wise enough to drag my parents along so I did not have push Mr. Friendly up those long hills. Jack really enjoyed showing his grandparents all of his favorite animals and telling them how scary the baboons can be.
We started at the most important exhibit – Starbucks. Caffeine may be the only reason I have survived this pregnancy.
Next we met up with the giraffe. I can’t believe how close you can get to these animals. Jack likes to point out that they are tall.
I think this is a great picture – it pays to have a fancier camera along.
Of course we had to stop at the friendly Rhinos. Once again, Jack mentioned that these animals are heavy.
The animals were the highlight of the trip, but there was also some fun to be had by having three adults around constantly catering to Jack’s every whim. Like jumping in the air:
He hasn’t quite mastered the two-footed jump on his own, and the charts say he is supposed to have this skill by the age of two. He practices every day so he can show off for the doctor at his two year check up. The word he says for “jump” sounds more like “punch”, but I know what he means because he crouches way down, pops up, and then takes little steps with his feet. Obviously it is easier if two people grab your arms.
We saw more animals – the orangutan of course:
The elephant:
And the tortoise:
There was lots of walking
And more walking:
And more happy-boy animal viewing:
The day ended just as it was starting to warm up and get a little crowded. Everyone was tired and ready for a nap.
I have a few more cute pictures from Halloween. Here Jack is telling you that his pumpkin is hot:
And here he is gazing off into the distance:
It appears everyone here is on the mend, at least I hope so. We have to get the house healthy for our new arrival in a mere six weeks.
We started at the most important exhibit – Starbucks. Caffeine may be the only reason I have survived this pregnancy.
Next we met up with the giraffe. I can’t believe how close you can get to these animals. Jack likes to point out that they are tall.
I think this is a great picture – it pays to have a fancier camera along.
Of course we had to stop at the friendly Rhinos. Once again, Jack mentioned that these animals are heavy.
The animals were the highlight of the trip, but there was also some fun to be had by having three adults around constantly catering to Jack’s every whim. Like jumping in the air:
He hasn’t quite mastered the two-footed jump on his own, and the charts say he is supposed to have this skill by the age of two. He practices every day so he can show off for the doctor at his two year check up. The word he says for “jump” sounds more like “punch”, but I know what he means because he crouches way down, pops up, and then takes little steps with his feet. Obviously it is easier if two people grab your arms.
We saw more animals – the orangutan of course:
The elephant:
And the tortoise:
There was lots of walking
And more walking:
And more happy-boy animal viewing:
The day ended just as it was starting to warm up and get a little crowded. Everyone was tired and ready for a nap.
I have a few more cute pictures from Halloween. Here Jack is telling you that his pumpkin is hot:
And here he is gazing off into the distance:
It appears everyone here is on the mend, at least I hope so. We have to get the house healthy for our new arrival in a mere six weeks.
