Spring Break

Maddy's spring break was this past week. On the nicest day, we headed to the St. Louis zoo for the day {and managed to squeeze in a little shopping and dinner at the Cheesecake factory}. We had a great time. It was Brook's first trip to the zoo and she loved every second. 

We were long overdue for a trip. Check out Maddy the last time we were there:

There was a fun train ride. Who knew the favorite part for Brook would be the dark tunnels? She would clap and squeal every time we went through one!

The girls love the animals {especially all of the monkeys!}

There was a carousel ride, the first for Brook:

There were icee's for all:

New for us, build-a-bear in the zoo:

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Seriously, look at this picture - amazing:

It was a fantastic day that was much needed for all of us. We returned home, exhausted and happy with memories of a good, family day. Poor hubby was sick the rest of his vacation, so we relished the time we had on Tuesday together.