Hogle Zoo.

One of the first weeks in October, we met up with Jana and her kiddos at the zoo.  

Scott had the day off, so it made it even more fun. 

The weather was perfect.  

It was a beautiful fall day, the leaves were in full fall colors. 

We got a year pass to the Hogle Zoo and I'm so glad we did. 

We are definitely going to be going there a lot.

Right by the entrance there is this awesome black marble ball (I think that's what it's made of?), the ball turns and the kids could have played there the whole time.  They loved it and they were so entertained.

Brooke is in such a fun and busy stage right now.  This is also a learning stage and she LOVED watching the animals.  I don't quite understand what it is about watching animals, but it is so entertaining and I'm so intrigued by them.  I don't think they are as intrigued by us, humans, though.  

Brooke has completely mastered walking.  

She thinks she's such a big girl. 

The Hogle Zoo is so interactive.  

I thought it was much more interactive than the National Zoo in D.C.

There were all sorts of cool things that kept the kids entertained. 

One of my favorite things was being able to watch the sea lions and seals under the water through that big window.  It was pretty cool. 

The giraffes were beautiful and the baby one was adorable. 

This snow leopard was amazing.  

He was totally looking at me when I snapped this photo. 

Braden and Parker are such good buddies.  

Brielle was in school again and Macie was a bit disappointed.

It's a good thing we get to hang out with those guys often when Brielle is home!

The zoo always seems to be a hit and you can't beat an outing with perfect weather.