As we started off on our journey to the north, Logan decided he wanted a picture of the Astronaut Cow. Something we've seen many times was we traveled in and out of Bush Intercontinental.
Here we are, waiting and waiting for our delayed flight to take us to where the air is cool.
Finally settled and ready for take off. Notice the kids did not wait a second to hook up to the free direct T.V. (free due to the delay . . . a nice surprise!)
As we took our 'victory lap' as the flight attendant called it (I call it waiting in line to land), we got terrific views of Mt. St. Helens. I tried to give the kids a little history lesson on when it erupted, but they were too busy watching TV. Although, Logan did give me a token "that's cool" before going back to his show.
So after getting into Portland a couple hours late. We got a good nights rest and headed to the zoo.
As we took our 'victory lap' as the flight attendant called it (I call it waiting in line to land), we got terrific views of Mt. St. Helens. I tried to give the kids a little history lesson on when it erupted, but they were too busy watching TV. Although, Logan did give me a token "that's cool" before going back to his show.
So after getting into Portland a couple hours late. We got a good nights rest and headed to the zoo.
I think this zoo is one of my favorites. It's set in such beautiful surroundings and the enclosures seem so much more authentic to the animals nature habitat. I don't feel as bad for them being caged up.
Although, as the signs explained, many of them are here because they were injured and can no longer survive in the wild, so it's nice to see that they have a good home.
The black bears were the first to greet us.
Then on to the majestic eagles.
Yes, I guess they are wonderful too.
And now back to the animals we CAN'T see next door . ..
He's just chillin'
And this little two year old put on 5 minute show of playing tether ball.
He was so cute! I swear he had that great big smile on the whole time.
This is the same T-Rex that scared the pants off Logan a few years back.
Chloe seems really interested in the Baryonx, but she really just wanted to get 'spit' on.
If you don't know who Nigel is, you clearly need more dino education
And back to the T-Rex. As you can see, even now, Logan still wasn't too sure the big guy wasn't going to eat him for lunch.
and waited,
But, there were none to be seen.
So we waited,
and waited,
We actually started walking off when mom heard a huge splash
there they were. Two of the biggest sea lions we have ever seen!
(and that's saying a lot considering my folks live 10 miles from the sea lion caves!)
(and that's saying a lot considering my folks live 10 miles from the sea lion caves!)
These guys were total attention hogs . . .
always trying to get into everyone's shot
Here's a shot to give you some idea of how large they were, but it still does not do their size justice.
always trying to get into everyone's shot
Here's a shot to give you some idea of how large they were, but it still does not do their size justice.
They were our favorites, by far!
After that, Grandma bribed the kids with some ice cream and a visit to the gift shop (and one final pic) we quickly made our way out.
Today we hit the beach.
Not sure what tomorrow holds, but I'm guessing more ice cream will be involved.
Daddy, we miss you and wish you were here!