Zoo Weekend

Scott and I took Friday off and took the girls to the Niabi Zoo in Coal Valley with my parents. We took Rachel to this zoo when she was two an it's the perfect size for small kids. Thankfully it was overcast and cool out and it didn't get hot or humid until we left.

Rachel loved the new exhibits, especially the chance to feed exotic birds. Annie liked everything, especially riding on Scott's shoulders and the carousel. After the zoo we stopped for a late lunch at Granite City and headed back to Cascade. We spend the rest of the night playing outside at the farm and going on golf cart rides. Thanks so mom and dad for feeding us for three days, especially the awesome birthday dinner on Thursday night. GREAT meatloaf mom!!!

I'm going out tonight with my girlfriends. No husbands. No kids. Rachel has a birthday party tomorrow afternoon and that's about it. I plan on doing a whole lot of nothing on Sunday...as usual.


Everyone, except Scott


Rachel & Grandma


Annie & Grandpa


Annie liked riding on Scott's shoulders, and
holding onto his hair for balance.






Annie was not thrilled with the goats


Rachel's favorite part of the day,
feeding the birds with Grandpa

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Rachel & Annie.


Very fitting, don't you think?


Yes, the Strang name is totally awesome.