Going to the zoo, zoo, zoo...

Today was Zoe's first time going to the zoo. Mimi and I met at the Detroit Zoo for a day of fun in the sun. Mimi wanted to go because they had just let the baby otters come out to the main exhibit. Driving to Detroit was my first time driving with Zoe alone for so long. I was a little nervous. Especially after her breakdown on our way home from Kim's on Monday. As soon as we passed East Wood she started crying and wouldn't stop. Of course that was when I couldn't stop too. We made it home, but it made me worried about driving today. Luckily, Zoe did great. It got a little harry around Brighton, but we made it to the zoo without any stops.

Mimi met us at the zoo and we headed in around 11. We saw otters, giraffes, penguins, polar bears, and tons more! Zoe had fun and slept most of the time. We used the stroller and the Baby Bijorn throughout the day to break it up for her and so that she could see what was going on. We even stopped for lunch, Mimi packed sandwiches, fruit, and veggies for us and we enjoyed eating and playing in the shade.

Zoe made it all day and was pretty happy. Except when we got to the mere-cat exhibit. She really didn't like the noise inside the building and started crying. We had to stop at a near by bench and nurse to make her calm down. Crisis averted :) She was happy for the rest of the day! We left at 3 after a great day at the zoo. Below is Mimi and Zoe at the otter exhibit, and Zoe and I at the polar bear exhibit. What a great day! Thanks Mimi :)