Call It What You Want...

A year ago this weekend, we were trying to think of things to do that wouldn't be too far from taking off for the hospital if necessary (and we were hoping it would be necessary).

This year, it was Mark's first trip to the zoo. We spent only about an hour and a half there, as someone's naptime lasted a little too long to dedicate the whole afternoon to all creatures great and small. But I get in free, thanks to my employment at one of the greater Indianapolis area's cultural meccas. So only daddy had to pay. :)

We got tickets for the 4:30 dolphin show, so we had an hour to soak in all the excitement -- zebras (warmly viewed), giraffes (pointed at them with awe, including the new baby giraffe, pictured on the right), and probably the best, the lorikeets. In the lorikeet exhibit, the public may purchase food to feed the birdies. Apparently another small child got tired of his, so Mark got to feed the birds. This was a nice up-close adventure as the birds were right there, and Mark liked it a lot.

(This is a lorikeet.)

Then it was off to the Dolphin Adventure show. Unfortunately, this was the last show of they day, scheduled only on days there are a lot of people, and had the "second string" dolphins and dog as well. Mark was fairly interested in the dolphins but not for really long. There was a little boy next to us who he played with a little. But all in all, a fun time.

Then it was off for supper at the Old Spaghetti Factory. Yum yum! Mark found a girl to play with while we were waiting to be seated, then ate a whole jar of carrots, half of a big jar of apricots, and then the food came. I think he ate more spaghetti than his dad. :) Fell asleep on the way home and is fast asleep even as I write. Good day!