the f-ing zoos closed ray...

OK, so the zoo wasn't closed but for some reason anyone mentions the zoo and I think of Jerry Mcguire:)

All the way to the zoo I was super STOKED! I have memories of going there as a VERY young child & they are so vivid that it gave me goosebumps to be bringing my baby there...

   granted, the chances of him remembering this trip are pretty slim....

 

                                                                 and speaking of babies...



 it is always so captivating to watch how animals interact with one another... how mommas are so gentle with their babies...

and how even though they can't speak to one another even us on lookers can see the love.

this was by far the most amazing part of the day, this gorilla just stared

and my baby stared right back.

the sea lions are definetly a big part of my childhood memory of the zoo. I can still remember my golden colored shirt I was allowed to pick out with a sea lion on it. Every time I wore it my dad mimicked them.

I loved it and can remember trying to wear that shirt often.

 he thought momma mimicking them was funny too :)

I could stay like that forever.

there really is too much to see in one day.

so much to take in.

the scenery is just as amazing.

I also have a memory of my late uncle charlie walking through the zoo with us.

I hope his spirit tagged along this trip too.

it's a long ride home,  at least someone got to take advantage of it :)