Camping and Zoo

   A few weekends ago, Ashlyn requested a sleep out in the backyard.  Ashlyn and Joey usually have one night each summer where they put up the tent and sleep in the yard.  She really loves it and looks forward to it.  Well, as luck would have it, the minute Joey got the tent up it started to rain.  They did manage to rally through the rain for a time.  They snuggled up and watched a movie together.  Once it got later and it continued to rain, they had to move inside.  Ashlyn was already asleep so she really didn't notice. She still had a great time. 
    The following day, I was helping my sister with a garage sale at her house. Joey decided to take the kids to the zoo for the day.  We bought another zoo membership a few months ago and I'm very glad we did.  We have really gotten a lot of use out of it.  The kids love going to the zoo.  It's the perfect activity on days where we want to do something outdoors, but can't think of what to do.  They had a great time showing Joey around the zoo.  Ashlyn got her face painted yet again, and we found it funny that she picked an elephant again. 

Setting up the tent

Checking out the tent

The clever way Joey rigged the Ipad up in the tent to watch a movie. 

Cuddled u watching a movie

Feeding the giraffes.  The giraffes are Dawson's favorite animal. 

She loves the lions. 

Part of the new lion exhibit.

Exploring

Ready to get her face painted. 

The finished product. 

They rode the train.  Its always Dawson's favorite. 

Love this picture.  Can you believe how big Ashlyn is getting???

They also rode the carousel. 

Love them so much!!!