Monkeying Around

So today was Emilia's final birthday party in which she got to invite her friends to go visit Savanahland. Besides her cousins, she chose to invite her friends Catherine and Myles. Today was actually Catherine's birthday also, so we had two birthday girls blowing out candles, and Emilia was happy to share. I was a little nervous about finding the place, but I did a virtual "dry run" on google maps and thought I was good to go, but about 3 minutes into the gravel road and a missing Saxton's truck, I turned around and went a different way. Turns out I was only about 2 blocks away from the place when I turned around... oh, and we found Saxton! Ten minutes later we arrived and the fun began...

Hannah and the baby chimp

Saxton

Myles was not sure what to think at first!

Lily and Heather

it's our turn!

I am talking, the chimp is imitating me and Emilia is not listening...

why do I feel like nobody takes me seriously? :)

At least the baby kangaroo liked me...

or maybe just my coffee breath!

And no Caryn, that is not a deer... it is a kangaroo! :)

Nathan

The 5 minutes the kids were actually listening during the tour...

it was very interesting, but not really geared towards 2 & 3 year olds.

Ironically enough, though, I think the little ones listened more than the older ones!

Emilia and baby Bella

One of the biggest highlights for the kids was feeding the deer...

I am sure it was a highlight for her too!

This look says it all!

I didn't think Emilia was going to leave her side!

Can't wait until she tries this with the deer that mingle

in our back yard! :)

Not sure what Garrett was saying, but Saxton seemed amused.

Knowing Garrett, I am not sure I want to ask!

The birthday girls blowing out their candles.

and making wishes!

Hannah and Hudson

best buds

birthday treats

Hudson always loves my cooking... good for my ego!

happy boy!

Emilia, on the other hand, did not seem to impressed!

her new watering can

Claffie opening her gift from Emilia

Looks like Lilybug enjoyed the treats!

showing off the paint

Emilia actually read her cards and let me tell you, according

to her they said some interesting things!

new chalk paint and chalk accessories!

Emilia was so excited about her new dino book and light bright!

Heather applying "attachment parenting" style "baby wearing"

with her new baby roo! Awe, such a good mama! :)

Just about the size of our bigger babies at work!

I thought he was so cute sucking his thumb until he stuck his slobbery

thumb in my mouth! I almost vomited... awesome. I will probably be

the first diagnosed with some new chimp flu!

At least Roo had no opposable thumbs to do this with!

Although a bit hot and smelly at times (both the animals and us by the end of it), everyone seemed to have a lot of fun. I thought I was bad getting us turned around on the way there, so my self confidence regarding my lack of directional skills was at an all time low... until we followed Heather home! Thank you, Heather, for getting us lost twice on the way home just to make me feel better... you are such a great sis to do this! Emilia slept through the drive home until the minute we pulled in the driveway. I pulled in the garage and turned the car off. One little eye popped open and I here,"can I play with my new birthday toys?" So it was back outside for chalk fun and then back into the AC (ahhh!) for some light bright action and book reading! Busy but fun day! Happy birthday Emilia (again)!