After being thwarted numerous times by unfavorable weather, sick children, or scheduling conflicts, our plans to visit the zoo with the Ryans finally came to pass. As Iris had never been there outside of the womb - their last trip was made just three days before she was born last May - I'd say it was high time. While Olive and I waited for them to arrive we took in the gorillas to see what sort of hijinks our old pals were up to. We browsed the grounds more once Kellie and her brood arrived and I was once again amused by how worked up Jack becomes over the small things; while standing by the fence surrounding the giraffe and elephant enclosure, it was the school of fiery orange koi that had his rapt attention. "Momma, I've never seen a fish before!" Because wildlife of the African savanna is commonplace in his world but fish...well, fish are the epitome of exotic.
Because we got to the zoo right about the time Olive would normally have been bedding down for second nap, she was contemplative, quiet, and a little bit irritable, so we departed as the Ryans were setting up for lunch near the sea lions. She dozed sweetly in the stroller (it was a little warm for the Ergo) on the 30-minute walk home and transitioned easily to her crib once we arrived back home. After a day spent in the sunshine that's been pretty rare this month, I would've gladly done the same.
Sweetiedoll Iris
Jack and Gail. Little did they know they'd get to see fish at the zoo!
The new African painted dog puppies. Ridiculously cute little mongrels. 
Another cute mongrel
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