Afternoon at the zoo

A couple of weeks ago, Riley and I spent the first sunny weekend afternoon at the Hogle Zoo. We have a membership, so we go frequently, but this was, by far, the best trip yet. It could have been a combination of the great weather, happy mood, or Riley's rapidly developing independence, but she was a riot to watch.

She especially loved the spider-monkeys. We watched them for about 20 minutes.


She was very brave around the elephant sculpture, until it roared and she came running back to me.


Again, enthralled by the monkeys.


In this shot, i was trying to get a pic of the monkeys, but Miss Yaya's sweet little face was captured in the reflection.I think this is my favorite pic from the whole day! (Hint: look at the hole in the tree)


Proof of Riley-bug's independent nature. She wanted to be in front of me the entire time.


Bugga is loving the zoo! Good thing we just renewed our membership!


All tired out, but we stopped to watch the monkeys one more time.