a walk through the zoo

Well, it took about a week, but I'm finally sharing our fun zoo trip from Mother's Day!

Our first stop was the farm and Asher was thrilled. 

He loves all farm animals, but especially the cows

and llamas {Llama, llama red pajama is our current favorite story}

He was also super excited to see "Lion King."  It's so thrilling when your favorite stories come to life - ha!

All throughout the zoo there are these bronze statues of animals that Asher was convinced were real.  It was kind of like the whole place was a petting zoo of exotic animals. 

Asher does this really funny thing where he gives everyone and everything {people, stuffed animals, animal sculptures} a trio of greetings.  After saying hello, he offers a Hug - Kiss - High Five, in that order.  This kid cracks me up.

After loving up on all the animals we made our way over the the panda exhibit.  Sad for us, the pandas were already in bed for the night!  Lucky for us, there was this fantastic panda sculpture that Asher thought was even better than the real thing.

Mostly because he made a new friend there.  This little girl wasn't sure what to think about him.  I've never seen Asher so persistent in saying hello - he's usually pretty shy - but he wasn't taking no for an answer from her!  ha!

Before long they were chasing each other around 'nandy.

Such a fun day at the zoo - I'm sorry to leave it behind!