Jaden's first trip to the zoo

We visited the Houston zoo the day after Thanksgiving. It was such a nice day. Aunt Kelli, Uncle Mike, Justin, Alex and Nicole joined us. Jaden really enjoyed seeing all of the different animals and just running around!



There weren't any prairie dogs out today (probably too cold for them - it was maybe 60 degrees). But our little prairie dogs were happy to pop their heads out for us to see. You had to climb through a little tunnel to get to these pop-up windows. You could hear Jaden screaming from the outside. But, as soon as his little head popped up and he could see all of the people he thought it was pretty cool!
The kids had a great time at the petting zoo area. Nicole was finally happy once a pink brush was available - it was a little touch and go until then. Someone almost got a red brush up the side of the head! This goat was so good. It just sat there (it was sleeping at first believe it or not) while Jaden and Nicole and then a bunch of other kids came over to brush it.

This is just a beautiful picture that my brother-in-law, Mike, took of Jaden and Chris. He actually took all of them which is why they are such good pictures. I brought a camera with me but didn't bother to take any because his are so much better!