Vacation: Day 3

The continuing story of the Sass/Foels/Davis/Baade Family Reunion . . . .

Monday was Zoo day!  It was another warm (right around 100 degrees again) in Des Moines day but heat doesn't seem to bother the kiddos and they wanted to see the Zoo.  When we found the camels they all wanted to ride.  First up was Jer and Jackson.  They became the best of friends over the weekend.  They didn't even hesitate in climbing on the camel and away they went!!!  More to follow. 

I am fascinated with giraffe.  I don't really know why but was real glad that Blank Park Zoo has some.  This is one of the babies.  Aren't they adorable??? 

 We saw part of the sea lion show and the then found the underground passage where you could watch them swim and play.  Jer found a baby seal willing to play with him and Jackson.  The baby followed the piece of grass that Jer moved around on the glass.

 Told you everybody got a ride.  This was Barb and Charlotte's turn.  The only one of the little ones that didn't ride the camel was Oliver . . . and he was sleeping.

 Everybody rode the train that day too.  Here's Barb and Charlotte ready to go!!!

Beth and Jackson were ready to ride!!!

We're back in the Children's Zoo and the brothers are checking out the goats.  This is one of Charlotte's favorite places to go.  She loves feeding the goats.

 Charlotte was more than happy to show Tristan and Karsten how to feed the goats.  Barb bought goat and fish food for all.  And they all had a great time feeding the animals.

Charlotte found a little goat to feed.  

Tristan and Karsten are ready to ride, or at least Tristan is!  All the little ones (and a couple of bigger ones) got ride, except Oliver . . . he took a nap.

 Getting ready to feed the fish.  This is the windup pitch!!!

We went through the Discovery Center at the Zoo and Tristan got the best seat in the house.  He didn't stay in it long but he's enjoying it here! 

 Barbie with her favorite little person -- Oliver.  Getting ready to board the train.

Charlotte and Barb are ready to go!!  Hang on there Charlotte! 

 Jer and Jackson say 'hey'!!!!

 Saddle up!!!

Ready to feed the fishes!!! 

Up close and personal!!

Let's get this train on the rails and ride!!!!

We were checking out the 'big' cats at the Zoo when the boys found this truck.  They all wanted to drive (of course).  Tristan must have won this round cuz he's heading for the steering wheel!

Tristan feeding a goat!  Doesn't that look like fun??

Jackson's turn at the wheel.  Notice Tristan is leaving the truck!!!

 Jer's waving good-bye to Grandpa!!

We watched a short show with the sea lions and then headed underground to play with the baby seals.  Jer had one following the stick that he had in his hand.  Cool!

 The new 'kid' in the zoo.  Think his name is Jackson!!!

 It was a very hot day and after eating hot dogs and french fries, the boys decided they needed a treat!  Push-up for Jackson and a big blue drink for Jer.

Jackson's turn to feed a goat.  I have yet to figure out how the goat gets his head back into the cage, but they must, cuz I didn't see any just hanging there!!!

 I really was there and this proves it.  My sister and I on the train!

Sandie and Jer feeding the giraffe!  Aren't they cool???

 

As usual there's no reason to my pictures, but just the way I download them.  It was a fun day at the Zoo.  We left around noon, did a little shopping and then headed back to the hotel and the pool.  Beth, Karsten, Jackson and Tristan joined Mandy for a photo shoot!  They were pleased when they joined us at the pool.  Can't wait to see the pictures. 

More later . . . .