1st, choose a good navigator. One who wants to see nothing but giraffes. Asks all day when we'll get to the giraffes. Beg. Plead. Repeat himself. Only to hit the exhibit halfway through the day and ask, "What are THOSE?" and then ask to see the zebras.
2nd, Don't confuse the 6 monkeys with your 6 kids. You can tell the difference because the monkeys are quieter and fight less. I'm still not 100% sure I brought home the right bunch.
3rd, make sure you all dress alike. For instance, let everyone wear dark blue, except the one wearing pink (see above).
4th, take pictures of a baby animal for your friend Steph. (Sorry they were sleeping!)
5th, Take pictures of that animal that is just plain weird looking. The same animal you shot last year and already posted.
6th, Tell the kids you don't have time for the bug carousel only to see it comes free with your yearly family membership. Then suddenly have the time.
And lastly, wonder why neighbors run and hide, waitresses get a look of panic, and the mouths of passerbies drop when they see this coming toward them:
How fun. I can't wait to take Abraham back to the zoo as he gets older and more appreciative of it. I still am amazed at how old your kids have gotten.
ReplyDeleteFun! That is one good looking clan you have.
ReplyDeleteFunny... we were all watching the DISCOVERY channel tonight and they had a show on about those monkeys with the little orange babies. Cute!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a party to me!
ReplyDeleteI think Kim is calling you old.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of the zoo! And I love your commentary! I think I might have brought home a monkey last year, now that you mention it. If I have HIM, I wonder where my preschooler is...
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to go back to the zoo, it is always a great family day. Loved seeing more pictures of the kids, or the monkeys, both I guess. We should plan a zoo trip for Utah this summer.
ReplyDeleteYou shot an animal last year?!? We totally need to visit the zoo again. My kids would love it.
ReplyDeletePS when did you go from 4 boys and 2 girls to 3 boys and 3 girls? ;)
Looks like fun. I like going to the zoo with kids. I agreed with Tami only I thought you had four girls and two boys. LOL Wow their hair really is getting long. Wish I could have gone with you to the zoo. I had so much fun with your kids.
ReplyDeleteNow that Andrea mentioned it, I think Kim was calling me old! Oh, well, can't argue with the facts!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun, fun pictorial! Loved your list and loved the pictures more! Such a fun loving group!
ReplyDeleteFirst, I am envious you have such a great zoo. Las vegas puts more money into their hotels than their zoo. Second, love the pics. I want to go with next time. 12 kids should be easy to manage!
ReplyDeleteI will be using this advice all too soon.
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I totally laughed out loud at the monkeys! Such great pictures!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to the zoo this week & I think some of these tips will be very important for the welfare of my children. And, that picture of the butterfly...so pretty. You are one tal.en.ted lady.
ReplyDeleteIf in fact you did bring a monkey home instead of a child...at least you won't have to pay for college!
I love #6. And I love the sequence of pictures at the end...consequently, because I know and adore your family, I might just run towards you.
ReplyDeleteI'm starting to make my pre-CBC rounds to get to know my fellow attendees - now I know who to sit by... not only will you keep me laughing but those iPhone apps may come in handy!
ReplyDeleteYou make me laugh Charlotte! What great tips you have. I love visiting your blog!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to connecting with you at CBC10 :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the navigator and the monkeys - oh, I mean, the kids! Really funny, Charlotte! I also say no and then say yes because I realize something's free! Of course, that's an important thing to know before I'm asked!
ReplyDeleteAh! This is every bit as good as making a scrapbook of your day. I love all the humor.
ReplyDeleteWe love our days at the zoo as well. We've already been 3 times this season and are planning our fourth visit next week.
I think six is sensational!