Breakfast at the Zoo

The weekend before last, Evan's Aunt Joyce invited us to Breakfast at the Zoo with her grandson Landyn and our buddy Alexa (who we know from storytime). I'd never been to the zoo that early in the morning before, and the animals were very active! 

The kids, of course, were super excited to see the animals (and each other).

Landyn and the sea otter statue. The Asian sea otters are new at the National Zoo and they are adorable!

Marino and Landyn. These 2 get along great.

The female lions were chasing and wrestling each other.

The male lions were roaring like crazy. Intimidating stuff!

The Asian sea otters, enjoying a crab lunch.

Alexa and Landyn. These two love each other.

Our little family.

Alexa and Marino declared this was a sea monster.

Such a fun morning!

Summer Preemie Get Together - Day 2

Saturday morning, Marino and I headed out to the National Zoo to meet up with our preemie friends again. Everyone who was at dinner the night before was at the zoo, and Megan, Seth and Simon joined us as well. I have to say, we saw less animals on this trip to the zoo than ever before! The toddlers just wanted to play on the playground equipment and Marino was only interested in seeing pigs (he is still obsessed with the movie Babe).

Here's a group shot of all the mamas and little ones:

L to R

Jen and Annabelle, Laura with Cameron and Evan, Karen and Brandon, Megan and Simon, Martha and Campbell, Marino and I.

Some "flat" friends joined us, as well: Ivory and Emma, Trish and Robbie, Corey, Kiera and Claire

Brandon petting a cow
Playtime in the "pizza garden"

Cute superhero shirt Cameron and Evan got Marino for his birthday (it also has a snap on cape!)

Prairie dog tunnels...the kids loved playing in these!

Marino and Campbell

Brandon smiling, as usual
Later that night, most of us moms went out for toddler-free time (our flat friends had some drinks, too). It was really great to catch up with everyone - thanks to our friends who came from out of town!