Merry-Go-Round

After many months of sickness, many months of sleepless nights, and many months of winter, we finally made it back to the zoo.

And in all truthfulness, I have never been so excited to go.

Maybe it's because I haven't stuck my head in a Flamingo mask for awhile.

Or maybe it had something to do with Avery finally being tall enough to try on to parrot head.

And give that parrot head a hug.

It could be that Sawyer can face forward in the baby carrier now,

and can actually observe and study the animals.

Possibly it's because Kyle has missed carrying Avery on his shoulders,

or on his hip,

or just holding her hand.

Seriously, I'm a sucker for hand holding pictures.

Regardless of the reason, it was great to be back!

We spent a long while watching that merry-go-round go round and round and round...

And truly must have looked something pathetic. Avery gazing at the carousel and me snapping pictures of her forlorn look with a baby strapped to my chest...

But our pathetic-ness payed off because some nice grandparents came up to us and offered us their tickets! They probably felt bad that Sawyer had been reduced down to entertaining himself by pinching his tongue.

And having no shame, we blessed their names and ran as fast as we could to get on the very next ride!

Kyle and Avery had to pet the gorilla to make sure he was a "nice" one.

Decided he wasn't, and swapped for the ostrich.

Then it was my turn with Avery and we braved the lion.

Overall, Kyle and I may have enjoyed the actual ride more than Avery.

But whether that is true or not is unimportant. This is the story of Avery's first time on a merry-go-round.

And how I love this zoo for that, and for the many other wonderful experiences we have had there! Hopefully we return sooner (next weekend, perhaps?) than last time!