Zoo Fun Friday

January 11th was forecast-ed to be a sunny, warmer day so we planned a day in the city with a trip to the zoo. The kids had been asking to go and with the holidays and cold weather, it had to wait. We were anxious to get outside and visit the animals.

Cayson and a rhino

One of my favorite animals - the grizzly bears

The lions were out sunning so we were able to see them up close.

After a couple of hours at the zoo, we ate at Five Guys (a burger joint) and did some shopping. I had to pick up the last party supplies for Taryn's party and return a bunch of things. We got ice cream at Chick-Fil-A and then headed to Bricktown to try out Fuzzy Tacos. It was good. I really want to go back to try some other things on their menu... the nachos looked amazing. We walked the canal which was one of the highlights of the day for the kids. They loved walking around and did not want to stop!

You know what's bad though? Cayson hates shopping. I mean, really hates it. I am not sure if he is my child! He gripes and complains the whole time we are shopping and tells us it's not fun. He loved the zoo, eating and Bricktown part of the day though.

Another Zoo Day

We were able to combine a family day to the city with a work day (Dusty) to run work errands on Tuesday. After an early voting session, we headed to the big city! We spent a few hours at the zoo... the kids rode this silly carousel that they ask to ride every.single.visit. They learned it was a slow and boring ride!

This trip, the kids played on the huge playground. We've never taken the time to explore it but it is awesome! Lots of fun tunnels, climbing things, slides, and such. It's pretty nice when you have the entire playground to yourselves too!

The trees were dressed in beautiful autumn colors. I love gorgeous trees in the fall! Cayson was willing to pose in front of some of the beauty.

There are two bison behind Cayson in this picture...

Dusty found himself a little shade tree... at least it was a pretty shade of red!

We got to see the grizzly bears and black bears up close this visit so it was fitting to take a picture with the bear statue.

We finally got to try out Tucker's for lunch. I loved the onion burger and sweet tea! The rest of the family wasn't as keen on the onions. :) The kids shared a milkshake which was a treat for them.

Taryn was a little under the weather but it kept getting worse and worse until we decided to get her home to our convenient care before they closed. We got there in plenty of time only to find they had closed early to vote. Ugh! I was not a happy camper. We did lots of natural remedies and she seems to be doing better though she is on day 4 of having absolutely no voice. I've been trying to get her better and it seems like I might be getting it now. :(

Have a great Thursday, y'all!