A Morning At The Zoo

California has so many hidden gems.  I just love exploring and seeing everything there is to offer.  David and I were a little taken aback when we realized our time here is almost halfway done...crazy!  So today Bella and I and our friends took a trip to the Palo Alto Junior Museum and Zoo. It was sunny, warm and just beautiful.  The kids had such a great time (and it was free! well, besides donations)

Bella really enjoyed the hands-on museum portion.  She got a little frustrated at the animals because she wanted to touch them...which we all know is impossible!  We decided the museum portion will be a great activity to bring the kids back to on those upcoming cold winter days when we can't be outside.

Here's what we did:

There were several maze-like structures that you put the tennis ball in and watch it zig-zag down:

 Bella is going to be a Price is Right fan like her mama!! This exhibit was just like plinko....put the chip in and watch it fall down!

Little wooden animals "walked" down the ramp:

Bella loved flipping all the switches at this station:

Hey, where'd my ball go?!

Cruising along the froggie statue:

A sleeping goose in the background:

Bella and her friend Keira:

Bella, Keira, and Seraphina: 

 Caleb, Keira, Seraphina (with her hand on Keira's leg-sooo cute!), and Bella who is sooo over taking pictures!!

Good day with great friends!!!!