Miller Park Zoo

Nic suggested a trip to Miller Park Zoo on Sunday, yet another glorious August day in what has been a mild and wonderful summer.






There is a water play area and a fantastic park at the zoo. Wish that we had something more like this in Springfield...







One of the day's highlights (though not photographically) was Kellan's selection as guest helper in the bird show. Here they are putting the binoculars around his neck so that he can look for birds.




I think he sees something...



A hawk! He was pretty impressed.




You know that its been a good day when it ends without pants.

St. Louis

Meeting up for a fun week in St. Louis. Here are Grandma, Auntie, and Kellan at the Arch.




A few photos from my lifelong favourite restaurant of all time, the Old Spaghetti Factory.

Missouri Botanical Gardens

The botanical gardens are one of the best places to visit on a nice day in St Louis. For more photos of and info about the statues, see the post below.







Long shot photo taken by a nice visitor so that we could have everybody together, even if ant sized. Why do people take photos of the background instead of the subject? You could practically see the whole park before I cropped in on this one. Remember, closer is always better! Photograph your subject as the subject, rather than as an easily missed accessory to their surroundings. That's your free amateur photo lesson for the day.
















I love this. Look down a few photos for Kellan and this same statue taken in San Diego on his first Christmas, not quite one year old. He's changed a bit, eh?





Yes, she's picking its nose. That's just the way we are in this family. All class.

Waiting for the ferry

Goofing around by the river while we waited for the Grafton ferry to arrive.