Since we were traveling to Tennessee on B's birthday, we told him that we would do "something fun and different" to celebrate. He liked the idea of a day at the zoo. Homeschoolers can go one time a year for free so I thought he could invite a couple of friends to go and call it a "party".
Well, as I was counting heads it occured to me that I could not fit everyone in my van. So I recruited another homeschool mom to join in the fun (and drive her suburban) to fit everyone. She also has girls about the same ages as our girls so it all worked out. With one other friend of B's and his sister and mom, we had every seat occupied in the two vehicles.
One dad, three moms and eleven children...
The gang is all here. Count carefully. There should be eleven. (B's about to lose his cap!)
H and her friends, Alexa, Lizzy and Abby.
B and his friends, Ian and Isaac.
The twins and Lily.
Somehow Abe missed the boys group photo op but we can't forget him!
After a picnic lunch, B opened his gifts. He received 20 Questions...
...and he received a Bop*It.
Well, my animal photos didn't come up in the order I wanted. This was the favorite animal for B and Mom - a Victoria Crowned Pigeon - or as B called it, Mohawk Bird.
Dad gave a few piggy-back rides throughout the day.
There were lots of statues for climbing and playing.
This was the twins' first time to see a "real live giraffe".
B and Abe are buddies.
Family fun day at the zoo.
H had drawn a polar bear in art so she was excited to see one. The polar bear, however, was not in the mood to entertain the children. He didn't move at all the entire time we stood there.
Happy 8th birthday to our sweet boy!!
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