family outing

As I had mentioned earlier, it was great to be able to go to the Como Zoo the other weekend just to get away from work stresses, home stresses and schedule stresses and just have some fun with the girls.



I even love just walking up to the entrance of the zoo . . . so pretty :)











Our family favorite at the Zoo? The monkeys of course.










Are we here to watch her, or is she here to watch us?



Claire always wanted a close look :)





Not only does this zoo have a bunch of fun animals to see, but it also has tons of fun rides! Score!



Loved the cars . . .


. . . then hated the cars . . .
but then she loved them again! We were laughing so hard because with every new loop around came a new emotion :)



Joc and Ella had fun on the giant swings,


even though it went super fast . . .
I kid, I kid.



Joc and I always love going on the Tilt-a-Whirl together . . . espeically because the last time Carl went on this ride, he complained of chest pains . . . wimp.


Wait . . . this zoo also has an antique Carousel?!

It was a great day had by all!!
(Family photo provided by Nicole Johnston . . . what are the chances we would see the Johnston's at the zoo?!? :)