To the zoo...

Bella, Kellie and I went up to Portland on Saturday and went to the zoo with the Rubys and the Taylors. It was so much fun. We even got a year pass so we can go back whenever we want once we move up there. Here are some of the highlights...

Bella had fun checking out this log. It's actually a slide, but Bella didn't go through it. This is one of the things that makes this zoo so much fun, they have all these neat little fun things for kids to discover.

Here's Aunt Kellie and Bella getting wet by the waterfall. If you look closely you can see a fish "swimming" by Bella's head... it's a fake fish...

The bears were pacing back and forth in front of the window. Bella watched them until we finally pulled her away.

She's amazed.

Brindy told us that we HAD to have a picture of Bella on this tractor. Who am I to argue, here it is.

Whoa boy... get along little doggies...

This sheep was cracking us up. We thought it was funny that he was napping ON the barrel.

As soon as we walked up to this window the Polar Bear came right over to greet us. He showed us some of his tricks and then swam away. It was very cute.

"Look, Aunt Kellie, this bear is sooo tall."

This picture cracks me up. She's got a great look on her face. And I still love these shoes. Thanks Jen and Anton!

The giraffe wasn't very entertaining, all he did was eat. Can't he do some tricks for us?

Bella just liked the bars on the giraffe surround. I think she also liked the taste of the bars. That's right, she licked the bars... nasty!

After tasting the bars she didn't want to get back into her stroller. We figured that if she's not going to ride in it, then she has to push it.

We stopped by to see the meerkats. Here's the lookout. Keeping an eye on things.

I swear this one is NOT dead. It sure looked like it though. We just had to stay and watch it until it moved, just to be on the safe side.

Don't worry Bella, sit back, relax, put your feet up. I'll get you where you need to go.

We had to walk a long way to see the elephants, but seeing the new baby elephant was worth it. It was pretty cute and was licking the pole. He and Bella should hang out, they have a lot in common.

At the end of the day Bells was pretty tired. Here she is hanging with her squirrel buddy.

All in all it was a really good day. I'm glad we'll be able to go back when ever we want. Bella was so tuckered out she fell asleep as soon as we pulled out of the parking lot.