Sirens, Trucks, & Running, Running, Running: Alligators, Trains and Roasting Marshmallows!

We made a trip up to Ft Wayne this week. Our first stop was the Ft Wayne Children's Zoo again. For a limited time, through the Children's Museum in Indy, we were able to get into the zoo for free. Our last trip felt a bit rushed at the end, so we started at the end of the zoo and worked our way back this time. Another huge difference was that it was about 40 degrees cooler (50 instead of 90) and so all the animals were out and about.

Alligators

I think that this was my favorite part this time. First of all, did you know that alligators can sit on the bottom of rivers (or in this case, pools?) I definitely did not know that and the thought of stepping on one of these in a river really makes you think twice!

This was the largest of the 2 gators in the exhibit and as you can tell, he floated right up to the glass. It was a little creepy to have only 3 inches of glass between you and this HUGE gator. And believe me, his little eye never left us.

Grant wasn't sure what to make of the whole thing.

Train Ride

The train was up and running this time. It was a great ride, especially since we were the only people on it. We went around a very pretty lake in the zoo and saw lots of birds fishing and a few turtles.

The kids are always up for climbing on something.

Grandma and Papa's House

After the zoo we went out to Roger's parents house (Grandma and Papa) for a nice visit. Not only did the kids experience their first roasted marshmallows, but also had their first sleepover at Grandma and Papa's house.

Here the boys are helping Papa with the fire. Throwing sticks into the fire...ahh, brings back memories.