First Trip to the Zoo

Today, we decided to take Colton to the zoo. It's been on our list all summer and we really needed to get out of the house. Jack deemed this day "Taking our Mind off of Molars Day"! Poor Colton - he's getting all 4 molars at once and a bottom tooth thrown in just for fun. He has been so miserable the past 3 days. We've tried everything - frozen teethers, washcloths, orajel, tylenol, advil, teething tablets but the only thing that seems to work is being held or distraction. Thankfully, he's still sleeping through the night.

So, it was off to the zoo. We only stayed about an hour and a half, but that was plenty. It was HOT! Colton's cheeks turned bright red the moment we got out of the car so no he is not sunburned - just doesn't process the heat like big people do.
We had a great time!

Daddy and Colton on the carousel.
Mommy and Colton at the exit.
One of Colton's favorite exhibits was the Flamingos (or at least one that held his attention longer than 5 seconds. There were a couple geese and ducks down there so I think that was a draw as well.

Daddy and Colton at the vulture exhibit.
Staying hydrated.
Mom and Colton on the carousel.

Colton's trademark gesture. Usually follows the outstretched hand with a grunt indicating he wants to touch something or have it.


Now, he did like these little lizard creatures. They kept flicking their tongue at Colton, so he licked them right back on the glass. EWWW!
Colton's ride. Notice he's sitting all the way up and ready to see some more sights.

At the children's zoo - seeing a pony with Dad.
Bunny (not to be confused with our special Bunny who we hope is feeling all better. She came over to take care of us Tuesday and ended up getting the stomach bug, too)
Patting the pig.
We thought he would love these gigantic fish, but our boy was all about the dirt near their tank. Everytime we let him out of the stroller to walk, he would head towards the most random things (never the animals) - touching the drains in all the sidewalks, feeling the texture of all surfaces nearby and picking up stray leaves and trash. Who cares about an elephant when you can pick up trash? Silly boy!
This did get his attention for about 3 seconds.

First video is of Jack and Colton having a little fun at the zoo. Second video is of Colton jumping in his exersaucer while watching Praise Baby. He can really get the exersaucer going...I'm afraid it won't contain him much longer.