Quiet Zoo Day with Mairin

 We went to the zoo a couple of times over the summer and it was fun but Nolan and Quinn are getting older and aren't as interested in the animals as they used to be.  They want to spend buckets of money on all of the attractions, complain about things and do minimal animal watching.  Don't get me wrong, I love when they are with us but there is something so calming and enjoyable about going to the zoo with my one toddler during off peak hours.  It instantly brings be back to the countless trips with Nolan and Quinn when they were that age.  

The pure joy, excitement and wonder that exudes from Mairin at this age is contagious and I love to witness what she finds exciting each time we visit the zoo.  Cooler temps, no crowds and a couple of hours strolling around with her is so fun and moments that I will cherish forever.  These quiet zoo days are too few as soon she will be in school and won't have the availability to spend the afternoon with me.

Crazy little runner trying to get to the next animal as quickly as she can.

First zoo train ride.  She got a little nervous and wanted to sit on my lap the whole time.  No complaints from me.