"Goose, you common home wit me?" - Laila

Today was a AWESOME day!  The girls and I decided to go to the Lufkin, TX zoo with some friends!  I was told this zoo was pretty impressive, but i had no idea!  Hippo's, Giraffes, Lions, Tigers & Bears, OH MY!  It was wonderful!  One of my favorite things was pulling into the parking lot of the zoo to be greeted by a goose!  Of course Laila was all about the goose, until she had to walk past it.  But before walking by, she had many things to talk to it about through the car window.  It's almost like they were long lost friends! 

Laila was very excited to see all the animals the zoo had to offer.  She tried to climb into a couple exhibits, but thankfully she was caught!  My sister says she is a nature girl at heart!  I am starting to believe that more and more.  Especially since she piggy backed a little fuzzy caterpillar the entire time at the zoo!  How thoughtful of her! 

Lainie had a wonderful time at the zoo also, squeeking with excitement and taking it all in!  I think her favorite part of the trip was seeing the peacocks walking around the zoo!  So close but so far away to grab!!  At the end of our zoo adventure, we decided to ride the train that went around the zoo!  Laila was super excited and clapped throughout the ride.  I think she gave it a 10 in her book!  Lainies legs didn't stop bopping around the entire trip!  It was fun!

I couldn't of asked for better weather, nice shade and good company!  Of course Laila, not being very graceful at times fell and scrapped up both her knees!  No worries, nothing a little Dora bandaide wouldn't fix!  For anyone who comes to visit, plan on visiting the Lufkin, TX zoo!!!  To end our trip at the zoo, we left saying goodbye to the friend who first greeted us in the parking lot!  That is where Laila asked "Goose, you common home wit me?  Of course this was a few feet away, with the protection of mom!  I guess his shift as  greeter wasn't over since he didn't come home with us!  That's ok, we'll see him again soon!

Other than our day at the zoo, I am proud to say we have a walker!  Lainie is now walking around!  Yesterday is when she decided to just do it!  She hasn't been stopping since.  Of course with a few falls here and there, but on the go!!  WoooHoooo!!!!  Watch out!!

Keep you posted!  EN