Zoo

Let's face it, summer has been cooler and more wet than most. It has been hard to get to the beach, have water fights, and enjoy the typical summer activities that we are used to having the past few years. However, that will not stop us from being thankful for another day and enjoying every moment that He has given to us.

Today, we took an unexpected trip to the zoo, and it was such a wonderful outing. The animals were magnificent! Each one moving around, playing and enjoying the day as we stood in amazement soaking up every detail of it.

 

As we were leaving the zoo we had the excitement of riding a 100 year old carousel. This was no ordinary carousel. Each horse is all wood, hand crafted and painted in 1914. The horses are beautiful.  I have never been that big of a fan of the carousel. I get dizzy easily and just don't particularly like the ride. I do it for the kids. So today, I got in line and although I was intrigued by the history of the carousel, I was not looking forward to the ride itself. I was delighted by the enjoyment I got out of this ride. It was the fastest carousel I have ever been on not to mention it was almost a 10 minute ride rich in history. I loved every second of it, as did the boys. I have walked past this particular carousel many times and not given it another glance. I will not make this mistake again.

We are all looking forward to the next zoo visit and the next carousel ride!

I am thankful for today.