Zany at the Zoo!

Today Chase and I had a fun-filled day at the Zoo with his preschool class. He and I arrived and headed straight for the Children's Zoo since his class was not meeting until later in the morning. After brushing the goats, we headed to see the meerkats, fish, tree frogs, guinea pigs and much more in the indoor portion of the Children's Zoo. He absolutely loved the veterinary office that was set up and told me once again about his plans to become a veteranarian. Although it was difficult to pull him away from this section, we managed to make it to the gigantic spider web, slides and climbable (is that even a word?) hippo.

Unfortunately, we could not visit all the sections of the Children's Zoo as it was time to head to class. The class that the Zoo offered was amazing! The docents discussed the different coverings that animals have to protect them. Of course, Chase was raising his hand to answer every single question (whether he knew the answer or not)! The most humorous part of the class is when the docent asked, "What type of animal is a lizard?" and Chase replied, "A reptile!" Seriously, how does this boy know this stuff?!?

Needless to say, we had a fantastic day and were able to ride the carousel and visit the penguins too! I hope that you were able to get outside and enjoy the weather as well!

I will leave you with some pictures of my boy and some funny happenings from the last few days!

Story #1: Chase and I were looking at a Toys R Us advertisement and it showed a croquet set. Of course Chase felt that he needed it, so I asked (knowing full well that he didn't know what it was) "Do you know what that is?" Thinking that he may call it a golf set, I prepared myself for explanations about the clubs and why it is played with a larger ball. Suddenlty, Chase replies "It's called croquet, Mom!" WHAT?!? How in the world did he know that? I asked, "How did you know that?" and he said, "I saw it on Maggie and the Ferocious Beast." Wow, I didn't know cartoons discussed these things!

Story #2: Chase, Phil and I were having a discussion about plans for the day and Chase says, "Speaking of which...let's just go!" Honestly, where does he come up with this stuff?

Riding the caterpillar. He must have mentioned about fifty times that they have caterpillars that will turn into butterflies at his preschool! Can we say a little excited?

Petting a beautiful dove. I guess I should mention that we (yes, Chase and I) also pet a lizard, Madagascan Hissing Cockroach, and a hedgehog.

Chase and his friend Justine.

Okay, I fully admit that I made him try this get-up on! It even made elephant sounds! Am I am bad Mom?!?

Chase just had to try on this snake for size! I do believe that it is as big as him!

Spidey and his web!

Chase absolutely loves hippos, so this was a perfect photo op!

My little river otter!

Ridin' on the poisonous blue dart frog!

He always tells me he wants to be a veteranarian. He loved nursing the giraffe, dog and cat back to health. He also enjoyed checking out the x-rays under the light.

Exact words: "Argh, maties!"

Trying not to be cheesy!