Houston Zoo!

We had a great day today in Houston with Shanon and Alex! We were up and at their house bright and early and at the zoo by 9:00. The day was absolutely perfect, overcast and about 70. Which was especially a good thing because we spent 5 hours there. It was probably the best zoo I'd ever been to. They had every animal we could think of, everything was very clean and there were volunteers everywhere to answer any question you might have. We all had a great time but of course Lilli loved it the most.

Afterwards we went to one of Shanon and Alex's favorite places for sushi and sake bombs. (Lilli and I had water, shrimp tempura and fried rice ;) )

By the time we were done there it was after 4:00 and we were all exhausted so we headed back. Their apartment complex has a great pond with lots of ducks, turtles and fish. We used a whole loaf of bread feeing them and fishing and Lilli (with some help) caught quite a few brim. I think one of Matt's favorite parts of the day was when we got back to their apartment after all of that. Lilli was taking off her shoes and not talking to anyone and he overheard her saying "that was so fun!" I think it was one of her best days ever.

She and I are now back at the hotel and about asleep. It was a little early for the rest of our group but she was exhausted and I was too! We only wish we lived closer so we could have days like this more often.













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  1. jmacMarch 11, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    Love Love Love the pic of ms sweetcheeks and shanon in the bubble!!! hahahahahaha.....!
    Looks like ya'll had a great time!

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