Monday, January 2, 2012

Some buy a zoo, others just go to one...


On our last day in Tampa, we decided to check out the Lowry Park Zoo, which was great for kids Evie's age. Here she is getting a close up and personal look at the manatees and sea turtles.


Evie stays close to Daddy with an alligator nearby.

What a great place! They walk around with llamas that you can pet - Evie says there's her mama with a llama!

Ellie's first ride on a carousel - she looks a little wary...


After the carousel, Evie was able to read "Sweet Shop" over the cupcake store and was a little disappointed when we told her no sweets until after lunch. She had to have some alone time while we checked out the penguins (translation: she went over to the corner by herself and moped).


Evie the explorer!


Ellie is not far behind!


Evie went on her first rollercoaster ride with Daddy and she loved every minute of it!


They went four times around the track and she didn't want it to end...

Ellie does some exploring on the map to see where to guide Daddy next...


On our second carousel trip, Evie found the courage to finally try a horse that went up and down.


At the end of the day, Evie got her cupcake from the Sweet Shop. All is right in the world.


The girls, Ba and Aunt Amy and Dia enjoyed one last dip in the hot tub.

What a wonderful trip for everyone! Thanks Aunt Amy and Uncle Karl!

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