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Zoo Day

Monkeys swinging, birds talking, tigers drinking, elephants eating, seals swimming--Jacqueline and Abigail were amazed at the sights and sounds of the zoo. They waved constantly and made little squeals of delight as they watched the animals. At the petting zoo, they even got to touch some animals. Jacqueline was eager to pet the goats, while Abby kept putting her hand towards the goats and pulling it away. I think Abby is more cautious than Jacqueline. After exploring the zoo exhibits, we had a picnic at the park. The girls were being so silly waving their arms and making this grunting noise. They learned that if they make a silly sound then papa will imitate them and he makes them laugh. Our outing today brought me so much joy--great weather, wonderful family, beautiful animals--God's creation is truly magnificent.




 my favorite animal 


Our "selfie" 

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