Monkeys, Tigers, Bears and Fish?

We were able to go to the zoo while Nana and Papaw were in. Papaw was not feeling very well which we didn't know why at that time but Papaw stayed behind while all of us and the Haynes kids went to the zoo. The zoo isn't just like a zoo, it also has an aquarium and a safari ride. We didn't get pictures of the safari ride but it was very neat. Cooper got to feed a giraffe a carrot.

If this kid is leading us with the map then we are in trouble!

Oh no, maybe we should let Cooper lead us ;)

Here is the gang! Minus me and then Ashlyn is to the right of the pic in her stroller.

I think Darin thought the animal we were looking at was a little stinky!

Avery looking over at the tigers. I promise Bowden was right behind her. He was just enough behind her for a second to get out of Nana's way taking her picture.

One of our own little monkeys!

And there is another one of our own little monkeys!

This black leopard was just walking on the ground underneath and when he jumped up to the window, so did Landri. I think they all screamed though. It was hilarious!

These two were pals. At least while we were standing there they were. Might be a different story next time we go there.

Here is Ashlyn enjoying the zoo.

Nana and Coop enjoying the beautiful view of God's creation that is behind them!

Just amazing!

I love, love, love this picture! They look so sweet here. I know they fight but they love each other so much.

Nana with two of her favorite "mexican" grandkids!

Cooper started getting a little tired of walking so he decided to sneak in Ashlyn's stroller while I was holding her. He is such a nut that I love so much!

Baby Ashlyn still sleeping through it all.

This was Avery's favorite part of the whole day. It was a sink to wash your hands after you pet the sting rays. She could have played in that water all day long.

Here is Darin trying to help Cooper pet a sting ray!

Avery loving looking at this huge tank of all different kinds of fishes.

We had such a good time with Nana! We were upset that Papaw couldn't go but now we know why he was feeling so bad! Cooper told Papaw all about it we went got back though! This was a trip that he will never forgot! Thanks for going with us Nana and being such a trooper with all that walking. Also thanks to the Haynes kids that helped us so much with the kids. They truly are such a blessing for our family. Thank you Lord for reminding us of your beautiful creation and all the different animals that YOU created!