Put Me In The Zoo

My Aunt Kathy had the great idea to take the kids to the South Bend zoo in Indiana two weeks ago. Nate had off work and so did she, which meant that everyone could go and enjoy the day. The zoo was fantastic! Small, but with beautiful shady gardens and walkways ... it was one of the most pleasant zoo experiences I have ever had! There were no crowds, no lines, and plenty of animals for such a small zoo -- they even had a lion. The kids were thrilled and we all had a marvelous time!


Here are the Harrmanns at the South Bend zoo, posing by this lovely turtle sculpture.


Aunt Kathy is on the far left, we owe our family day of fun to her! She even took the kids later that night and kept them overnight so that Nate and I could go out on a date that evening! What a champ!


Rhy looks at a BIG turtle.


All three cute Harrmann kiddos, sitting on the zoo train.


Lazy lions enjoying the shade. I couldn't believe how active all the animals were! At most zoos, the big cats are just sound asleep in the summer sun. (like that lion in the front with his tongue sticking out ... lovely!)


Aunt Kathy also treated the kids to pony rides. Gabe acted all shy about it, but enjoyed himself!


Cowgirl Rhylah on her first pony ride!


If she looks this small on a pony, imagine how tiny she'd look on a real horse!!


Cowboy Asher thoroughly enjoyed the experience!


Making the goats look pretty.


BIG KITTY!


He walked so close to her, it almost seemed like he wanted her to pet him! Rhy loved it.