Spring Break! Zoo

We got to celebrate spring break last week, and even though we had to wait really long as ours didn't start until April, it was worth the wait because we were blessed with gorgeous spring weather.

We started the week off with a trip to the zoo with our friends Jennica, Kaia and Kastor. The sky was blue, the sun was shining, and the temperature was absolutely perfect. We had a great time with our friends!

Elizabeth and Addison look for monkeys on the island

Hi Little Guy!

Elizabeth getting silly with Kastor

Kaia and Addie rode the carrousel together

Lunch Time! Eating with friends is so much fun!

Kastor had a couple of good helpers keeping him on the path

Kaia's looking for flamingos

The Lorikeet Adventure! Jenn fed nectar to her first Lorikeet!

Kastor was super brave and wanted to get in on the feeding right away

Hugs!

Of course we needed to visit the flamingos, since they're a current favorite. They were still in their indoor habitat.

One, two, three, weeeee!

It's Spring!!

Sweet girl!

Hard to believe I've known this girl for 18 years!

Addison was super sweet and offered to share her ice cream with Emily

Who's that cute girl?

Elizabeth was kind and shared with both her sisters!

Addie brought Sparkle Baby to the zoo, and found a little spot in a cave and then asked to take Sparkle's picture. :)

What a fun day!

Let's Take Dad to the Zoo!

On a nice sunny Saturday in November, we decided it was high time Chris came along for a trip to the zoo. What a wonderful day it was. Going to the zoo is always a treat, but it's extra extra special when Dad can come. Emily's favorite animal is the flamingo. Her obsession started when she got a giant stuffed flamingo at a fall garage sale. Now whenever we visit the zoo, the flamingos are a must see. In November, they had been moved to their indoor habitat, so we got to watch them squirm (were they feeling claustrophobic or were we just projecting onto them?) in their small winter home. The best parts for me, though, were watching the girls smiles on the carrousel ride and feeding the Lorikeets.

Cotton Candy...a must at the zoo!

Addison was wearing her Elsa hat complete with long blonde braid. We had SO MANY people ask if it was her real hair!

Emily LOVED feeding the Lorikeets!

Elizabeth was very brave and did it too!

There are some drums for kids to play by the Great Apes exhibit, so we ended our zoo day with some drumming and dancing. What fun!

Cee Cee and Pop Pop Visit!

Back in September, Cee Cee and Pop Pop came out for a visit. They were only here for a few days, but we filled those days up with lots of fun adventures!

Welcome to Colorado, Pop Pop! Let me check out your beard!

 Our first full day together was spent up in Breckenridge, where we walked around downtown, found a fun play area, and had a delicious lunch at our favorite Mexican restaurant, Mi Casa.

Emily and Cee Cee on the coolest slide made out of a giant boulder!

Addie gets ready to explore the climbing structure

Underneath the structure was a cool little hide out

 

Elizabeth hadn't started eating solids regularly yet, so she just got to hang out looking cute at lunch

 

 

3 Generations of Paltes

Of course, Chris took Elizabeth down to the water

Mary's Mountain Cookies were enjoyed before heading back home

 The next day, we headed to the Paul Derda Rec Center pool. Emily, Addison, and I had been there a handful of times when they were tiny to participate in the mom baby aqua aerobics class. This was their first time going as big girl swimmers. This crocodile slide was the biggest hit of the day.

 

 

 

The next day, it was off to the Denver Zoo, where we happened upon an Elephant Show and were lucky enough to get second row seats!

 

Saf-T pops with Cee Cee

Ready to see this elephant show off her tricks!

Wow!

Elizabeth says, "Eh, I can see an elephant any day. Now, Pop Pop's watch, that's just fascinating!"

This was a very special day at the zoo, complete with a carousel ride!

AND a ride on the train!

All aboard!

 Bye Bye Cee Cee and Pop Pop! We'll see you at Christmas!