A day at the zoo with my "monkeys"

As my mom and I strolled through the Sacramento Zoo with the kids today, this sign caught my eye and I had to take a picture of it!
And watch out, because sometimes I do "bite" to defend my family!

It was the 3rd Annual "Deaf Day" at the zoo and since the weather was reasonably cool until the late afternoon, it ended up being a really nice way to spend our day. (It also gave John a chance to study at home for a change, given that our house was very quiet for most of the day!)

This was the first zoo visit where Gracie enjoyed herself and really took notice of some of the animals. Preston was very excited about the monkeys (lemurs, actually) and, since he could hear many of the primates throughout most of the small zoo, he spent a lot of time saying, "Ooh, ooh, ahh ahh" and bobbing his head!
Favorites (easiest to see, too) were the zebras and the giraffes. Both kids also liked the small turtle that was near the grass where we sat and had lunch. We topped off the afternoon with a stop for some yummy treats at Freeport Bakery... a perfect way to end any day!

I didn't take as many photos as I would have liked - - and unfortunately, none of Nana, who often manages to get behind the camera instead of in front of it. But here are a few!


These next photos aren't all "zoo" photos - - some were taken at our zoo-like home on Thursday! At the zoo, it was difficult to get clear pics of the chimps grooming each other, as they were behind some very "finger-printed" glass. But, the photos I took on Thursday of Preston trying to suction Gracie and then kiss her reminded me of how the animals today were so lovingly caring for each other. No... I am not comparing my children to chimps... but do look and judge for yourself!!! :-)