Sunday, May 8, 2011

Taking the Monkeys to the Zoo....

Happy Mother's Day!! What a great day I had! Don't get me wrong. It wasn't anything like the daydreams. I didn't wake up to breakfast in bed. I didn't wake up to gifts by my side....Heck I didn't even get a card. My husband had all plans of going shopping (at the last minute) after his 4 hours of work on Saturday and those 4 hours turned into 12....and well... the shopping never got done. Needless to say, I woke up to nothing. That's okay though because after our wonderful breakfast out and a fun trip to the zoo-I didn't need anything else. I was reminded of just how lucky I really was and that was all that I needed.

This was E's first trip to the zoo. We knew that he would enjoy it because he gets a pure kick out of the birds in our yard. We just knew when he saw an elephant, or a lion, or tiger that he would absolutely go crazy. I'm sure this may be a picture overload but we really had a good time. The animals were just excited about the beautiful weather as we were!!
That was E's first look at the animals. I love it!! He was beyond excited!!
MM3
The lions were amazing. We sat and watched them for quite awhile. I swear I think they are camera hams and knew I had my camera out!!
Fruit Loops, anyone!?!?!
Whoa!! I seriously couldn't believe the capture my camera caught here...This bird meant business!!
CHEESE!!!!
There are no words to describe the joy I felt today. I didn't need a card...or breakfast in bed. I didn't need a whole lot of fancy gifts or even a surprise when I was least expecting it....I just needed a beautiful day with my boys. All 3 of them. And that's what I got...and that was the best Mother's Day present I could have ever asked for!
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9 comments:

  1. LeoraMay 8, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    That certainly seems like a nice Mother's Day present!

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  2. Elizabeth LyngMay 9, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    After reading so many facebook posts today about "I got this {insert jewelry} and I got that {insert flowers}" it's so nice to see someone who got what means the most - love and time and most of all, a true sense of appreciation. I'm so glad you had a wonderful mother's day with your boys!

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  3. KalaMay 9, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    That shot of the lion is gorgeous! Glad you had your camera. Happy Macro Monday

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  4. jo©oMay 9, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    What a day out!
    Love the little shoes, and the lion close-up is great.

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  5. 4 Lettre WordsMay 9, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    LOVE that last shot, Mom. :) What a perfect day!

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  6. NicoletteMay 9, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    What a perfect day... great photos...

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  7. JustineMay 9, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    These are fantastic shots and it looks like you had the most fantastic day. I love that lion shot especially.

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  8. Trish ~ ♥ ~May 9, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Sounds like the perfect Mother's Day. Glad you enjoyed it.

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  9. One PhotoMay 9, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    What a lovely Mother's Day! We went to the zoo on Saturday, but I failed to capture any good photos. You have some great shots here.

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