Last week Kezia and I went with Grum and Grandad to meet David and Anna at London Zoo.
We were forecast light rain for the day, so we went packed up with all our waterproofs and about a gazillion changes of clothes for Kez but as it happened the day stayed bright and shiny!
We all met up just before lunch and, once dearest mamma had finished wrestling David and Anna to the ground, we went for a gander.
First to hit the viewing spot were the Penguins - Anna's favourite. They were rather whiffy! Kezia also enjoyed the penguins and we seemed to make a friend with one in particular who followed Anna round the pool.
Once lunch was had, we had a go on the carousel. I think David enjoyed it the most ... he looked so comfortable and at ease astride that painted lion.
We had a good look at all the animals: tigers, lions and their cubs, insects, butterflies (the least said about the bearded pigs, the better) and made a special return to the penguins for feeding time. To be perfectly honest, it wasn't as exciting as we'd all hoped. David and Anna, especially, felt that it was somewhat lacking in the flaming hoop department.
For me, the day was polished off when Anna turned to David and said ( we were discussing what to buy at the gift shop) "We could buy a Penguin. We don't have any stuffed toys on our bed, yet" The look on David's face was classic. Think horror, crossed with amusement, crossed with an 'over my dead body' look. As it was, she contented herself with a pair of fluffy penguin earmuffs. So, battle won to David, but I think Anna might win the war!
It really was a lovely day. I love my family so much, and Anna is a brilliant addition to it. She fits in really well. The only thing missing was Chancey babes.
Next family day out is Wimpole Hall with the Wyatts, so watch this space at the end of November!
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We were forecast light rain for the day, so we went packed up with all our waterproofs and about a gazillion changes of clothes for Kez but as it happened the day stayed bright and shiny!
We all met up just before lunch and, once dearest mamma had finished wrestling David and Anna to the ground, we went for a gander.
First to hit the viewing spot were the Penguins - Anna's favourite. They were rather whiffy! Kezia also enjoyed the penguins and we seemed to make a friend with one in particular who followed Anna round the pool.
Once lunch was had, we had a go on the carousel. I think David enjoyed it the most ... he looked so comfortable and at ease astride that painted lion.
We had a good look at all the animals: tigers, lions and their cubs, insects, butterflies (the least said about the bearded pigs, the better) and made a special return to the penguins for feeding time. To be perfectly honest, it wasn't as exciting as we'd all hoped. David and Anna, especially, felt that it was somewhat lacking in the flaming hoop department.
For me, the day was polished off when Anna turned to David and said ( we were discussing what to buy at the gift shop) "We could buy a Penguin. We don't have any stuffed toys on our bed, yet" The look on David's face was classic. Think horror, crossed with amusement, crossed with an 'over my dead body' look. As it was, she contented herself with a pair of fluffy penguin earmuffs. So, battle won to David, but I think Anna might win the war!
It really was a lovely day. I love my family so much, and Anna is a brilliant addition to it. She fits in really well. The only thing missing was Chancey babes.
Next family day out is Wimpole Hall with the Wyatts, so watch this space at the end of November!
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