FW Zoo Trip and Telephone Video

This week we made another trip to the FW Zoo. I believe this was our 3rd trip for the year. Perhaps 4th? We became "members" this year because I knew it would be a good place to go and get out of the house and that Ryan would really enjoy seeing all of the animals. This week we got to see the white tigers for the first time. The last few times we had gone they were not yet out. This tiger was pacing back and forth by the window which was so neat to see them up close and I know Ryan wished he could pet him which was funny. Ryan also loved the monkeys and really noticed them as they were swinging around. There was a pregnant monkey in one section and also a little baby monkey which was super cute. We joined Lauren & Naomi, Melissa & Juliette, Angela, Elizabeth & Elaine for a picnic lunch followed by about 2.5 hours of zoo time. This was also the first time we have spent any money at the zoo as we splurged for some Blue Bell Cookies 'n Cream ice cream.  The lady actually gave Ryan a small cone with a spoonful of his own for free!! Isn't that sweet? I'm not sure if it's a normal thing or if she was just being nice, but it was his first individual ice cream ever and he LOVED it! Here are our zoo pictures.

Watching the white tiger

Ryan checking out the bird

Angela's oldest daughter, Elizabeth

Me, Ryan, Juliette & Mel

Me and Ryan

Lauren and Naomi

Ryan has become obsessed with telephones recently. It really doesn't matter what kind iPhones or landlines, but he loves pushing the buttons and holding it up to his ear and saying "hi." So, last week I was letting him play with our telephone and heard him saying "hi.... hi... DADA DADA.. bye bye" he was almost screaming like he was trying to get his Dad's attention and it was so funny. So, I ran and grabbed the camera and followed him around for some of the conversation. Ryan has also gotten really good at blowing kisses good bye recently which is super cute. So, feel free to check out the video at this link- it's about 2 and a half minutes long I think. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSwbWhSr1ko