Monday, September 30, 2013

The Zoo

This past Thursday I turned 34 years old!!! It is crazy to think that on my 31st birthday Pete and I enjoyed a delicious, relaxing, dinner at Cheesecake factory.Just three short years later, we celebrated with a cupcake party in our home with the three most precious children  the Lord ever made!!
When I got home from school Thursday, Taylor met me outside yelling "have-a birthday mom"! Inside Pete had decorated with streamers and balloons and everybody was so excited. Pete made cupcakes with sprinkles, smarties and marshmallows. Later in the car, Taylor sang "have-a birthday dear mom have-a birthday Grace Lauren Fox, have-a birthday to you".
On Saturday we went to the Jacksonville zoo to celebrate. The day was absolutely beautiful, overcast and not hot. We saw lots of animals, rode the train (four times), fed the stingrays, ate lunch, and rode the merry-go-round (twice). It was so fun to enjoy God's amazing creations and spend time with our sweet family.
 Driving down to Jacksonville after breakfast



 Riding the train for the first time
 This girl loves to pick flowers

 Watching the koi
 bamboo forest





 taking pictures is not Blake's favorite thing



 This comodo dragon turned and stared Blake down at one point, it was a little unsettling!

 Back on the train

 Daddy, teaching them how to feed the stingrays


















 Any day with popcorn is a good day!

 The end to a wonderful day
 

1 comment:

  1. Sure looks like a fun, fun day, thanks for sharing. You and Pete are giving them so many different experiences and they are so very blessed to have you as their parents. Rejoice always, Mom

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