2 excursions - enjoy the pictures!

Saturday we went to the zoo. This was Char's first trip to ANY zoo and mom and dad's first trip to the Nashville Zoo. (As a aside, i wasn't that impressed. The habitats were very nice but were spaced really far apart, so too much walking really, and the paths were too narrow. It was also hard to see most of the animals).

The giraffes were a huge hit, though, because they were pretty close, very large of course, and quite active, so we took a lot of pics there.

Yes, i do still wear my 22+ pounder on my back. We both love it! The Beco is great for trips like this because it's pretty easy up and down with a husband/helper, and she can ALMOST see over my shoulders.

Giraffes run in slow mo.

Taking a water break :). Such a big girl!

Alan caught a BIG FISH!

The petting zoo was another huge hit! Here's Char playing with a baby goat.

i call this "really good picture of really bad parenting". LOL But seriously, sweetest baby camel ever :).

On Sunday we went to the redneck family reunion on the Cumberland Plateau. My cousin Scott has hosted it for he last few years, and he has a really fabulous garden. It's worth the trip just for the photo ops.