The ZOO

Denna and her family met the kids and me at the Birmingham Zoo today. We missed everyone else! I hope next time you all can come. But, to be honest, it was pretty crowded and we'd never be able to keep up with each other if everybody showed up...As a homeschooler, I don't always follow the local school schedule--I do try to keep up with it, though--but I really goofed this time and planned to go to the zoo during Spring Break. Wow! We are really spoiled, we usually get to go places without crowds and get lots of attention from the docents, guides, etc. Not today.

Alligators
Luci's a bit reluctant to stay on the Carousel!
Bryan found a seat she likes. Sit down, Luci!!
We find other Families with Children from China folks nearly everywhere we go. This little cutie next to Luci is from Virginia, visiting relatives in Birmingham. They are only about 2 weeks apart in age.
Denna, Brooke, Luci and JT. Sweet!
Luci was brave on this bridge. Bryan is a good encourager.

Luci and Brooke before the birds show. JT and Bryan got to ride a camel! John--they didn't have to go all the way to Jordan to do it! (wish I knew where that picture is!)
Brooke and Luci wondering what's in that "tunnel" over there.
JT wanted to show you all how great a climber he is!! JT, watch out!!
Oh. So it wasn't so daring after all! You're funny, JT!
When we finally got home, JT and Luci still had energy to play. We stayed outside for about an hour. Luci dug in the dirt (I helping you, Mommy.). I found some mint growing in my garden. Yea! Finally something that is supposed to come back, did. I have terrible luck with gardening.After all of the zoo, and all of the mud in the yard, this is how the day ended.