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Elliott’s First Trip to the Zoo!

Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

In celebration of Homer’s very first Father’s Day, Elliott and I took him to the Milwaukee County Zoo (one of our very favorite date spots before we were married.) We bought a zoo pass this year–$125 for a year, good for four people per trip, and parking is included–not a bad deal.  We figured it would be a fun and easy outing for us and for Grandma Sue and Grandpa Gar whenever they’re watching her.

The day was overcast, which was great since I hate having Elly in the direct sun. Still, we bought her the most adorable little sun hat.  She sported the hat at least half of the day while riding with Dad in the Baby Bjorn.

Elliott sports her brand new sun hat at the zoo.

Elliott sports her brand new sun hat at the zoo.

Elliott did really well for her first trip. She checked out the flamingos and monkeys with the red butts, but her most favorite animal was the spider monkey. It was adorable to see her little head turn from left to right as the monkeys swung from the ropes.  She also really liked the sharks. Her little eyes would follow them as they swam in the tank in front of her. Our girl is just so observant!

Dad and Elle checking out the flamingos.

Dad and Elle checking out the flamingos.

Elle is the same size as a baby gorilla!

Elle is the same size as a baby gorilla!

Daddy and Elle in front of the camels.

Daddy and Elle in front of the camels.

She lasted about an hour and a half before eating lunch and zonking out for a nap. But we managed to keep her up to see the giraffes. She had to pose in front of them with her pal, Sophie.

Dad, Elle and Sophie pose in front of the real-life Sophies!

Dad, Elle and Sophie pose in front of the real-life Sophies!

Look at this cute kid.

Look at this cute kid.

It was naptime for our sleepy girl.

It was naptime for our sleepy girl.

 Homer and I stayed for about another hour visiting the animals while Elliott slept in her stroller. I loved being there with him on Father’s Day. I love that he is the father of my daughter and am so proud to be his wife.  We couldn’t ask for a better man in our lives.

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