We're turning 3 birthday bash #2

We finished off the birthday weekend with a trip to Southwick's Zoo for the Maas side of the family. It was an absolutely beautiful day for the zoo (especially one that requires so much walking). We saw birds, monkeys, goats, lions, tigers, PIGS, and walked through a deer forest. I do think the biggest hit with the young'uns were the kiddie rides. Such a fabulous day!


On Daddy's shoulders for an upclose look at the monkeys:




Maddie absolutely HAD to have the purple car. Even the little boy who had already chosen that car for himself didn't stop her!

Cousins Morgan & Vivi in the airplane (I think this may be the last year they fit inside them!):

Not only did Aidan ride a carousel horse;

He also rode a real live pony!! We were so proud of how brave he was and VERY impressed that he refrained from sucking his thumb for the entire ride (his other choice was to fall off):

We spent lots of time gazing at the tiny, little pot bellied pigs:

It was the shock of the year for me to see Maddie so comfortably petting the goats. After a run in with the neighbors' dog a year ago, she has been petrified of animals (which makes for tough holiday celebrations at Auntie Deb's):

It's official, the favorite gift was this crazy hot wheels shark bite car ramp thing:

Despite Maddie refusing to admit that she is 3 (some days she's 1 and other day she's 2), M&A seemed to really enjoy all of their birthday activities!