Surprise Day off with Kimmel

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Yesterday was the day Mark (father in law) and I planned to take the kids to the zoo. Mark had taken off this week, and i had wanted to take the kids to the zoo but two little ones by myself wasn't enticing so i asked him if he wanted to go.  That morning was normal like any other, Shepherd wakes up around 530 we eat breakfast and then play in the family room...Kimmel got in the shower and about 745 he came in and sat down with me and the kids....to which i asked did you take the day off?? With a big smile he says, "when you said you and Opa (mark) are going to the zoo tomorrow, i said so am i and took off"
We had such a fun time! Kimmel got to just love on shepherd and show him fun stuff. I took my camera and played around with my 85 mm lens....LOVE IT!
Eleanor and shepherd seem to have a blast...and even shared a few hugs along the way. Here are some pictures from the day. 


Started at the Flamingos

Saw my favorite...the Penguins!

The petting coral

He loved the fish...it was so cute to watch him look at big ol turtle swimming to him! 


New baby rhino


Beautiful white tiger rawred at me! 


Walking to the exit...it had be a fun and exhausting day! 









Comments

Maddie Nieman said…
How fun!! Love Eleanor's dress, and I'm sure Shepherd was adorable watching the fish! So glad Andrew got to go with you guys!
2:27 PM
Bunch of Barrons said…
Your shots look great! And looks like a fun day!
8:32 PM
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