Family Visit 2014

This month, I've sort of been taking an unplanned leave of absence from the blog.  New year's came and went, resolutions were delayed, and most importantly, we had a week long visit from aunts, uncle, and cousins from Indiana!  We took a trip to the actual zoo one day, and then other days, we decided to reenact it at home.  We partied a lot, enjoyed the beautiful weather, and celebrated Grandma Marie's 82nd birthday.  We had so much fun, and as always, it was hard to say goodbye.  And for a few days afterward, Jackie was looking around everywhere for all of his buddies.  We all miss you, Uncle Bryan, Aunt Ashley, Aunt Christy, Kiera, and little JJ!  Come back soon! 

 If you ever have the chance to take a ride on the "Fun Bus," surely--don't miss out.

 Cheers to you, Grandma!

 Komodo Dragon at the Phoenix Zoo.

 Lazy Jaguar.

 Vacancy.  Low rent.  Utilities included.  Inquire within.

 Jadyn wanted to be the navigator.  Kiera thought we better reconsider that cockamamy idea.

 The "open air" monkey experience seemed rather mundane compared to a typical day with Jackie.

 

Homemade cobbler for this sweet peach!

Cousins!

 The Oryx.  The most compassionate animal at the zoo. 

You may be wondering what the "proof" means on this picture.  The answer is twofold, friends.  First, it is proof that none of us actually got left at the zoo.  And second, it's proof that we are all related to one another.