We have been going to the Fort Worth Zoo for Poppi's birthday for the past 10 years. Jared was able to go that first year, but hasn't been back since--stinkin' work always gets in the way! This year we went on a weekend, though, so Jared was able to go with us again.
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| That first year, Jackson loved feeding the fish. |
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| Pa Hays met us over there and really enjoyed seeing all the animals with little Jackson. |
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| Madison and Jackson were so small! |
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| He's always had the BEST smile, though. Oh my goodness, the cuteness is too much! |
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This year, we had a new baby with us.
It was a beautiful day with a little chill in the air. Both the young and the young-at-heart made sure to bring their best hats! |
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| We saw the chimps and gorillas first... |
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| and after not finding the orangutans, we walked towards the zebras... |
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| and onto our next destination--feeding the giraffes! |
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| Everyone got a turn to feed them and all were happy. |
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| Sweet, shy Connor preferred to admire them from afar with his cousin. |
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| We saw lots of other cool animals... |
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| including this sleeping hippo! |
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| Cami loved being so close to his aquarium. |
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| It was such a nice day for a stroll, |
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| and spending time with our family. |
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| I thought these meerkats were too cute! |
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| I'm pretty sure that Mason did, too. |
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| This girl is a big fan of feeding the friendly birds. |
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| When I was her age, I had a pet bird that looked just like the blue one on the left! |
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| Everyone got a chance to feed a bird... |
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| and Jackson was proud of himself for coaxing this one to sit on the feeder stick. |
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Such an enjoyable day spent outside.
Happy Birthday to Poppi!
More great memories were made. Mission accomplished. |
