the Zoo and grandparents - a great combination

 We are having a great Labor Day weekend with Grandmother and Granddaddy in Memphis. They have been so helpful around the house and with the girls, so we set out for some fun this morning. It was our first trip to the Memphis zoo! Our realtor gave us a year's membership for our closing present, so we are looking forward to lots of fun times there. The zoo is beautiful - reminds me of Disney World grounds - and so clean! We had a great time, and even Kathryn hung in there though she was missing her morning nap.

up close with the lion

watching the monkeys

peeking through

baby girl sucked her thumb in the stroller most of the time

Ready, set, go!

Daddy pointing out how the giraffes eat

looking out

one of Audrey's favorites - the zebras!

We saw the elephants getting a bath.

her elephant impersonation

Audrey enjoyed her first carousel ride. She was terrified at first and gripped my neck, but quickly got over her fears.

Now, she's got the hang of it.

checking out the plants with Grandmother

panda up close with his breakfast

getting a glimpse of the penguins

It was a great trip!