New Local Celebrity

We decided to spend the morning at the zoo. We thought the resting giraffe (check out his front legs) was pretty cool. 

Not to be outdone by the beautiful Amur leopard.

But who doesn't love a new baby?? This little guy was born on 8/23. He weighed nearly 300 lbs but looks so little comparatively - about the size of a brown bear. His mother weighed 100 lbs less at birth so I guess he isn't small for an elephant. B's been talking about him all week - since the local news stations can't stop reporting on him. 

Happy 4th

We spent the morning of the 4th at the zoo. B was a bit camera shy, but G loved it. They were decked out in the old Red White & Blue. 

We got to see two bald eagles being fed - T tried to catch a photo of them through a waterfall. If you look closely,  you can see them below. They are such beautiful animals and a fitting symbol for Independence Day!