Monday and Tuesday

Monday was a walk down memory lane. The first thing we did was go see mom in her classroom. We timed it right so we could catch the end of first period (with the ornery kids) and the beginning of second period (with the good kids.) We went in, and mom introduced us. When the first class was walking out, Maisie whispered to my mom, "They aren't very good." Mom loved it because she was spot on. Shortly after the next group came in, Maisie told my mom they were much better. Pretty perceptive for a 6  year old. 

From there dad had to run to his old school to drop something off, so we drove around that part of town that held more memories.

(I think it was last week we drove past our old homes and neighborhoods. As we drove along this dreary morning in my old stomping grounds Maisie asks, "Are we in Hawaii?")

Monday afternoon we went back to my old high school because I was hoping to see a couple of former teachers. The Lord blessed me because I was able to see the teacher I really wanted to - Mr. Holloway, my English and Lit teacher 8th-12th. I was a bit concerned he wouldn't remember who I was, but when he saw me, he lit up remembering exactly who I was. I thoroughly enjoyed visiting with him and introducing him to my girls.

In addition to visiting with him, my favorite elementary teacher happened to call my dad, so I was able to talk with her on the phone. I have such fond memories of my school years. 

Mom took Tuesday off so we could  go to the zoo. Before going to the zoo, we made a stop at an international bakery for some yummy treats. I had never seen anything like it.

We then spent a few hours at our favorite children's zoo. And let me warn you, there are lots of pictures. And if I were to go back and look at pictures from past years, they would be similar. It's part of the tradition and joy of going to this zoo year after year. My girls enjoy it as much as I do. 

The girls had been saving their chore money to ride some rides at the zoo. First stop was the Skyfari.

 We saw so many animals up close and personal. Here is Bill the lion.

 And the giraffes are still a fave of mine.

 Analise was excited to see this ostrich.

 And another favorite of mine.

 The sea lions were so close; we loved it!

 Part of the zoo had flooded a few days prior to us going, so this black swan was hanging out in this pool. Made me laugh.

 I see a joey. And we also got to pet a kangaroo.

 Well, look at that - I'm on the other side of the camera!

 True moments of frustration

 I appreciate peacocks and love it when they spread their feathers. I love them because it reminds me of God's creation. Charles Darwin couldn't stand to look at a peacock's feather because it reminded him of an eye - something that evolution can't explain.

 And the backside of a peacock is just plain funny.

 An all white peacock. So pretty.

 Maisie and Sadie wanted to feed the goats, and Analise chose to ride another ride. Dad and I learned we had to hold the cups of food because the goats would jump up on us.

These two handled  it well and enjoyed it.

Tuesday ended with a yummy meal at a great Mexican restaurant. Thanks mom and dad for a great day!