Zoo

Brent doesn't get a lot of time off work, so when there is a family vacation I often leave a day or two earlier and he catches up as soon as he can. This was the case when we went to San Antonio TX to visit our amazing cousins!  On the first day, Kara (Hostess extraordinaire) chose to go to the Zoo.  Great activity for the kids and not something Brent would be bummed about missing.

Five Seconds after entering the kids (all including Doug) found stuff to climb on.

 Harper really enjoyed being out with mom.  Now that she is five months older I think she would really enjoy looking at the animals.

 The three girls.  Note:  Maren is notorious for going on vacation and deciding she hates all of her clothing.  This is why she is currently wearing my shirt. I am also totally envying Kara's long hair, which is why I am growing mine out.   

 All of the boys found the weighted rope that keeps birds in their sanctuary. I actually think they found the true use. 

 Doug and Blake playing the dutiful dads.

 Look at all the BUGS!  Devin was not thrilled about actually being that close to bugs real or fake! 

We kinda stayed longer than we thought so Kara and Doug had to rush home to pick up Evelyn from school.  Doug said we should stay and look at the giraffes.  As we were walking Braden said "Dad, there are no giraffes."  Blake insisted that there were and soon a bet was struck up. 25 cents to the winner...  Turns out Braden was correct.  I don't know how he knew but he did!  For the rest of the trip he was trying to get all of us to gamble away our savings!