The Barnyard Babe

Yesterday we discovered a new little "zoo" in the area that was dirt cheap, easily accessible and just right for little ones.  This zoo, unlike most, caters toward its youngest patrons and instead of giraffes, elephants and polar bears, it houses mostly farm animals.  Plus a few llamas, raccoons and bobcats for good measure.

The highlight of the day was getting to feed the ducks.  For $1, D got to buy a cup of "duck food" and then stand on a little bridge over the pond where the ducks were quacking away hoping to get a bite.  D threw one pellet at a time, and counted to three every time.  We could have easily been there for several hours had Grandpa not helped to speed the process along a bit!

To the Zoo!

I couldn't remember the last time I was in a zoo, but it had been a LONG time.  I was elated to join my parents in taking Miss D to the zoo last week for our first trip together.  Naturally, D loved every bit (mostly the animal crackers and wagon rides) and was so easy to entertain the entire day.

D also wanted to be sure that her pal Dot got to see everything at the zoo.  How very thoughtful!

Somebody is always game for a little Peek-A-Boo.  Even when riding in a wagon at the zoo.











And of course, D always wanted to make sure that Dot could see everything, too.  She took great care in ensuring Dot had just as much fun at the zoo as she did!









D loved watching the seals, sea lions and dolphins.  A few of them swam right up to her and she would back away from the glass, but all the while squealing with delight.  A great day!