This week, as part of Bea's birthday celebration, we went to the San Diego Zoo!
It's been a while since we ventured off for such a big outing as a family and it couldn't have been sweeter.
We all loved every single second!
(Bea's favorite...pandas!)
(Noble's favorite...lions!)
(Olia's favorite...elephants!)
(Willow had the best seat...aerial viewing.)
We officially graduated since our last zoo adventure to 4 buckets.
The Skyfari and tram rides were definitely a big hit of the day.
(my bucket buddies)
I think my favorite part of the day, among the many, was watching our big kids enjoy the zoo through the eyes of their little siblings. It's such a special season we're in right now, with all of our little birdies still in the nest. All the while, my mama heart is well aware that my first baby is about to graduate high school, a dichotomy that has definitely stirred my emotions lately. I just love them all so so much and seeing them grow up before my eyes has been the greatest privilege of my life. I couldn't love my people more!
It was a wonderful day, full of time capsule family memories and enjoying God's creation.
We all can't wait to go back!
"O LORD, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all; the earth is full of your creatures."
Psalm 104:24
