My husband took Kiddos 1 and 2 to Dover, Delaware for the weekend. They are going to the NASCAR race tomorrow. From what I have heard, they are having a great time. Spent some time at the Air Force Base today, toured their museum, climbed in and out of planes and went to Mass in the base chapel. I think it is awesome that they have their time with their dad. It is so important at their ages. Their uncle (my cousin's husband and godfather to kiddos 3 and 4) is meeting up with them tomorrow at the race.
Wanting to spend some quality time with the younger two kiddos, I headed out with them to the Zoo. It was a beautiful cool and sunny day, perfect for animal watching and outdoor fun.
I renewed our membership (a must for a family my size. It just doesn't pay to fork out regular admission everytime we go somewhere) and was happy to find out that the "extras" were included with our level of membership. These include draft horse rides, camel rides, carousel rides, swan paddle boats and a train ride. It would have also included a ride in their giant hot air balloon, but it was grounded today due to some wind. So, I made sure they got on every one of them (in addition to seeing all of the favorite animals, of course). :-)
We were lucky that the animals were very active today and we were able to get extremely close to most of them. The big cats exhibit is made so that you walk right through it, so you are always getting a great view. This is in comparison to the "look over at that speck. That's the lion." that we got when we were kids. :-)
Kiddo #4 finished up her day with a painted face and both of them got treated to a couple of souvenirs in the gift shop. (certainly can't make that a habit!)
It was a great day! :-)
