Zoo Trip!

Last week, Jane and I were both sick. She was running fever and had a bad cough and runny nose. It was difficult to keep all of the things she touched and put in her mouth away from the other babies. I was also having a hard time entertaining the three well babies, while comforting the sick one. Thankfully, I was able to recruit some great help from my parents. They made their way to Birmingham on Thursday afternoon and were here for the weekend to lend us a helping hand. Jane started feeling better on Friday and we decided to take the babies on their first trip to the zoo.

We're here! Strapped in and ready to go in their sunhats.
Here is Pal with the stroller about to enter the zoo. The lady and children to the right were just the first of the many people we met that day. The Garrett Quads and their stroller cause quite a stir in public.

It may be a few more months before the babies get into the animals. The zoo provided a great place to stroll if nothing else. Most of all I enjoyed getting out of the house. It was a beautiful day!

Three babies asleep by the time we made it to the giraffes.

Jane was the only one still awake so I took her out to get a better view of the animals. She was definitely interested in these strange creatures.

Stopping traffic at the zoo. The children were the most amazed and asked lots of questions.

Jane loved the carousel.

.....but had a fit when it was over!

Taking a pit stop at the zoo cafe.

Virginia checking out the crowd.

Jane feeling better.

Rainer is still sleeping.

"I'm awake!" "Petting zoo anyone??"

Broox and the geese.

I'm glad that the babies were able to experience so many new things on Friday. Honey and Pal got the quads a membership to the zoo, so we'll be able to visit lots this year. You definitely have to have two or three people to go, but it was well worth it. I can't wait to go back!