making summer memories

My kids like to stay busy, and our days go much more smoothly when we are on the go. I plan the activities for my MOMS Club, and I'm constantly on the prowl for kid-fun places in our area. Fortunately in the summertime, there are a million places to choose. We spend a lot of time at our community pool, which is so kid-friendly, with a zero depth entrance and lots of cool fountains. Yesterday, we went to a great little waterpark the kids love.

Today, we checked out a small, local zoo before it got too hot out. I have always heard about this place, but we just never made it until today. It was very hands-on with lot of places the kids could feed the animals.
Logan was fascinated by the free roaming animals and the size of their feet....



....and the giant tortoise.



We saw a family of spider monkeys hanging out with their new baby.

We even saw some kangaroos doing what comes natural - trying to make some more kangaroos. Dylan asked me what they were doing, and I quickly said "hugging! Lets go see the reptile house!", as some teenagers were approaching and I knew the hugging explanation wouldn't hold up for very long.

I love these kinds of days with my kids - getting to experience the world so innocently through their eyes. Everything is fascinating to them - from the way a tortoises shell feels, to getting to chase ducks along a dusty path. I'm so grateful to have this opportunity to be home with them and make these memories. This job doesn't pay much, but its absolutely overflowing with benefits.