Meant to post this earlier

Some people have been asking for pics of the kids and, sadly, I haven't taken many these days. I will share some from a recent trip to the zoo with some homeschool friends. This was my first trip to the zoo in the winter and it was fantastic! The area is beautiful, tucked away in the Rouge Valley, and so pretty in the winter. There are very few people around and all the paths are clear for walking. Not that that stopped the kids from climbing every giant snow bank they came across or trekking off the main paths into the wooded area. We walked for a while then warmed up in the pavilions along the way. It really was a great day and one I am anxious to repeat.