Reticulated Giraffes

Here are a few pictures I took of some Reticulated Giraffes at the Zoo. Would have taken more, but a certain someone, who shall remain nameless, was having a giant sized meltdown a few feet away. Apparently Evan, (oops, I mean a certain someone) doesn't share my love for Giraffes eating carrots just an arm's reach away!

Splash Park at the Zoo

Following story time and a quick tour of the animals at the zoo, we ate lunch and quickly headed to the splash park in the zoo. I don't think Evan even got slightly wet, but he enjoyed running around in the sun with his buddies.

Monkey See, Monkey Do

Today we went to the Sanford Zoo with six of my girlfriends and their babies for story time by a local librarian and for a tour of the zoo. It was about 45 minutes away, and we left right during Evan's usual nap-time, which made me a little nervous straight away. But he did pretty good. As long as we kept moving, and didn't stand still too long, he was happy. The zoo itself was fairly small. We walked through the trails where the animals were and were done before we knew it. The elephants were everyone's favorite, including Evan's. I was trying to get Evan to peek his head through the hole where the baby elephant's face was supposed to be, with no luck. Until his buddy James did it, then Evan immediately followed.

Things I Learned at the Zoo

To a 17 month old, sticks and dirt are just as cool as looking at Gorillas and Elephants.

My biceps are much too weak, and actually are sore after carrying Evan through the zoo. Stroller's are too short and little boys do not want to sit in the stroller for more than five minutes, for fear they will miss something.

Everyone in Jacksonville under the age of 10 was at the zoo today, being that it was a holiday.

Giraffes are my favorite animal in the world.

They are HUNGRY animals, and appear to have bottomless pits for stomachs!!

They have such a sweet disposition and are so peaceful.

They are so unique and fun to photograph.

Don't take your lens cap off too close to the rhino's cage. Because if it falls in, it's gone. Trust me on this one.

If you are looking for a healthy alternative to a $7 hot dog for lunch, you will go hungry!!!

There is no better way to spend an afternoon with your best guy and your Mom.

Although exhausting, it's totally worth it all. Just to see your son's light up when he sees an animal for the first time in person... even if it's just for a second in between melt downs.

Oh yeah, and little boys LOVE trains.