Zoo Trip with Carmela, Michael and Owen!

While we were at home in NM, we got to see some of our really good friends, Carmela, Michael and Owen. Carmela happens to be the extremely talented photographer that took the family pictures I posted in my last post. We had a great time together, but only made it through the African Animals section of the zoo (a 27 month old, 20 month old and 10 month old move slowly). The hands down favorite animals of the day were the...
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The kids had a great time together!
Owen loved kissing, hugging and petting Jack.
Here Owen is walking with Jack. In the background is Carm (with her camera). I can't wait to see the shots she got - they're probably so beautiful!!
Ellie and Owen.
Distance made their hearts grow fonder.
Here Ellie is showing Owen the elephants.
Ellie looking at the elephant eating some straw.
Michael trying valiantly to keep the 2-year-olds off the stairs.