August Post #3: Friday at the Zoo and Friday Night at the Fair

Friday morning we all met at the zoo:  Heather, Jadon, Haven, Jude, Lindsay, Gavin, Cael, Wendy, Lucas, Bailey, Ruth, Carlene, Karla and me  (Micah had to run and errand with Doug).

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This was a day to remember at the zoo.  First, we saw the hippo brushing his teeth.  Wish I had taken a picture.  I think I was just in awe.  He had his mouth wide open rubbing his disgusting teeth on the huge round brush on a pole.  Next we saw a baby kangaroo in it's mommy's pouch...so cute.   Then the otters were showing off for us.  They swam back and forth in front of us doing tricks.

Then we saw a black bear in a tree..not unusual, you say...well, how many times have you seen a bear poop from a tree branch.  Huh?  Well, we did.

Next we got to the tiger space.  Nothing going on...tigers just laying around...until......one jumps up and starts running across the yard chasing a rabbit.  The rabbit got away, but the other tiger got mad and they started fighting.

So, do you see why this was an awesome day at the zoo?  Most of the times the animals are just laying around sunning and sleeping.  

Then we all met at the Ozark Empire Fair that evening at 6:00. 

Ruth shows her Texas riding skills!

Here's cowgirl Haven!

Jadon's horse likes to go!

Cowboy Jude is at home on his horse!

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Howdy Ruth!!

Ride 'em Cowboy Jude!

Aunt Wendy rides down the slide with Haven

4..5..6..(their ages)   Let's buzz out of here!!

Waiting for the Pirate Slide!  Can you say AARR, Haven!!

Cael is enjoying his McAllister's Tea!

 The only thing Cael could ride was the carousel.  So he and Jude and their mommies rode the Carousel Animals.

After a couple of hours of corn dogs, root beer, rides, visiting with each other and so many friends we saw there, we left for home.  This was Bailey's turn to spend the night with us so she came home with me and we watched The Princess Bride before turning in.

More fun to come,

Donna