Zoo Visit with the Nickels

Curt's sister, Betsy, her husband Mark, and kids Jacob, Jenna, and Peyton came from Lansing to visit us for the weekend. It was so much fun to spend time with them! Ben loved having so many people to play with. This morning, we took them to the zoo because they had never been there before. It was fun to show them a place that I love to take Ben.

Jacob and Jenna posing for their first (of many) zoo pictures. :)

All of the kids going for a ride in the African Safari.

The ostriches got really close to the fence. Ben kept trying to reach out to touch them and I was afraid he was going to get bitten.

Jenna (in the red shirt) got to go for a pony ride. She rode a cute horse, with the shortest legs, named Sadie.

Ben trying on a hat.

Curt and Ben going for a ride on the carousel.

Trying to get all of the kids in a picture.

Ben was nervous to try out a tunnel and all of the other kids encouraged him until he made it through.

Curt and Ben feeding some ducks and geese.

Peyton brushing one of the goats.


I thought this picture of Ben was funny because he looks like he is staring down the goat.


Jenna, making the zoo a beautiful place, one goat at a time.

Comments

Mom Walker said…
Great pictures! Looks like you all had a fun day at the zoo! That is an amazing place----I'm so glad you were able to go together. Lots of special memories I'm sure.
Sunday, 06 September, 2009
Betsy Nickel Photography said…
I got my pictures up now too! :) I got some cute ones of Ben! Thanks again for the fun time! :D
Monday, 07 September, 2009
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