Spring Break

The kids had off Wed-Sun last week for spring break.  We spent one day running errands in Rochester, a few hanging out at the house and one at the Minnesota Zoo.  We had never been there before and I am sad that we haven't made the time to go before because it was really fun and everyone had a great time.  There is a whole indoor section that was were we spent most of our time because it was still a little cold for the outdoor stuff.  We bought a membership and can't wait to go back later.

The kids seeing how their wing span compares to bird that are common here.

riding a bear

This was my favorite animal today.  It is a see dragon, similar to a sea horse, they were awesome.

Lexie and Ashton trying to touch rays and sharks  They both ended up being able to, but Abbie was disappointed because her arms were too short.  They seemed to know how to swim just out of reach most of the time. 

A hermit crab inside a coral the kids all thought it was really cool

Ashton, Jake and Myles looking at some monkeys.

The penguins were really  cool

Abbie with a small crocodile

The kids joined the monkeys for a while, I almost left them there they seemed to fit in so well....  ;)

Myles pointed at so many things, he loved seeing all the animals as long as they were moving around.

This picture isn't the greatest but it is of Ashton's favorite animal at the zoo, a cute little armadillo, he was asleep this time (Ashton saw him on a school trip) Here is a little better picture of him.  

Myles started getting tired by the end of what we saw this day.

Abbie with a raccoon statue, she said it was Chester (from the kissing hand book)  

We had a fun day and only saw part of the zoo so we will definitely be going back, hopefully soon!