It's cold and rainy- but we've decided that it isn't going to stop us from having fun. Our park is stunning right now so I am determined that we are going to stay outside until we freeze in our tracks (with the exception of today because it's 38 degrees and pouring rain).

Yesterday we planned for an afternoon at the zoo and ended up spending most of our time indoors- but it was still as fun as ever. Kent showed up at home at TWO (can't help but love family practice) so he came along. Plus, our zoo has the most incredible new kids play area. It is truly amazing. I can't believe how fancy and fun it is- and all in toledo.


It's full of great dress ups and fabulous places for kids to play and explore.

They have a face painting area and zeb let me make him into a cat. They also have a little forest full of fake trees and mushrooms to play on.
This kid has the fattest little face and chin. I try to get pictures at flattering angles- but his double chin cannot be avoided.
The only downside the the indoor area is a giant birdcage. It's full of all sorts of beautiful birds of different colors and sizes- but the birds are so so loud. The place echoes and one bird in particular screeches so loudly it was even scaring me. Kent told Zeb the bird was going to eat him or something- so every time (for the rest of the afternoon) that the bird squawked- Zeb would get this terrible look on his face and begin to cry.

Luckily they have a great outdoor play area. It's got the coolest stream with running water and all sorts of dam building stuff and water toys. Unfortunately it's closed for the the season. Luckily there's a great mountain to climb on and some playground equipment too.