To start, we were up early (Taylor was actually the alarm as mine failed to go off :)) to head to the annual lake swim. One mile in open water - and I hadn't even been in the pool in a few weeks. It was fun though, because it was a family event - my mom, dad, and uncle swam, too!
We had a fun group of spectators with us as well...Ryan, Taylor, and my grandparents :o)
Mem and I before the race
The whole gang after the race - Scott (1st in age group), me (1st in age group), mem (3rd in age group), and dad (1st in age group) after the race
It was a fun morning! Kind of hoping that we can get my brother Jeff to swim next year, too, and maybe Taylor will join us in 10 years or so! :o)
After the swim, we quickly went home, showered, and headed straight to the zoo! We wanted to get there early before the heat set in, and it turned out to be such a nice morning to go. Three and a half FUN hours later, with one tired little lady, we were headed back home. Taylor did so well - and if it weren't for nap time, we definitely could have seen more/stayed longer!
As soon as we arrived, we headed straight for "Africa" where the zebras and giraffes are located. It is a hike to get up the hill to the "safari" area, but once you get to the top, the views are amazing with wide open spaces and animals roaming around, just like you might think you would find in Africa.
Feeding the giraffes
A little unsure at first
But she did it once all on her own!
So fun!!
Monkeys
Taylor cooling off in one of the water misters
Riding the carousel (she did not want to get off or for it to stop, and kept signing "more", "more"!! :o))
It was such a fun day...
And we love getting to spend time together as a family with this little cutie!
(Right before we were going to leave, when she was starting to feel a little sleepy)
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