Zoo fun

We love the zoo and feel quite fortunate to have one so close by. It was a beautiful day so we went to the zoo.

Ally was excited that it was warm enough for the giraffes.

We let her chose between riding the "train" (which is a tram pulled by a golf cart) or the Carousel. Surprisingly she chose the train.

looking at the Ostrich

It was HUGE and so close I kept thinking he would poke his head thru the holes in the fence.

Ally mastered the big tunnel slide all by herself this time.

Then it was on to the lion. We had snack and sat in the shade watching the lion sleep for about 15 minutes. It was a nice break.

Sometimes I can't believe how big and grown up Ally is getting. She was so proud of stepping up on the fence to look at the camel. But soon we were off to go look at the fish in the hippo tank.

Then in the underwater viewing area she was thrilled to jump down the stadium risers/seating

motion shot

stopped to smile for the camera

Mommy and Ally

Of course we had to visit the gorillas. Ally thought it was neat that they had a pink ball to play with.

If there were any doubts - pink is Ally's favorite color. Its gotten to the point where she wants everything pink - we go shopping and I hold up a blue dress and she wants it pink. We give her a red ball to play with and she wants a pink one. She so cutely and defiantly will shake her head no and say "but I don't like red (or blue or yellow or brown) I like pink" Green is starting to grow on her too. Its just quite funny that if we give her a choice in things she will 9.8 out of 10 times choose the pink something. And if there is no pink she'll ask for a pink of it.

Everyday Becky and I talk about what a wonderful little girl Ally is. We love her so much.

After the zoo we went to dinner at P.anera Ally was having fun playing with my sunglasses. I think they are a little big for her.