"The Little River"

For a few weeks Claire had been asking to go to "the little river" at the zoo.  We tried to go once last year and got rained out, so even though we hadn't been there to play, she knew that it had water to splash around in, and that she wanted to go there.

On Friday we met Grace and Aunt Carol when the zoo opened and visited some of the animals.  After it started getting hot, we headed to the Tot Spot for the kids to play.  Claire and Will had a blast.  I thought we would just stay for a half hour or so and then go ride the train, but when the time came to leave, they both said they'd rather keep playing at the river than go for a train ride.  Surprising, but they were having too much fun to drag them away!  Carol and Grace left to see a few more exhibits and catch the train, and Claire and Will played for another hour.  We finally had to leave to go get lunch, and I literally had to drag Will away kicking and screaming (he was quickly appeased by the thought of a grilled cheese, though).

So fun - we will be back soon!

The ponytail was flying as she ran around




Chasing the bird - one of Will's favorite activities


Snack break!