First Chore

Moxie loves feeding the dogs. She first got to feed Montana while we were visiting grandma and grandpa and now she's obsessed. Any time we give the dog treats she is right there to hand one to Gy and then tease Pili with the other one. Lately she's been more interested in dog food. For the last couple nights she's been filling the dogs' bowls. She does it with a scoop, a few kibble at a time with about 50% on the floor. She then picks up the bowl and yells the dog's name. Gy finds it amusing and Pili is absolutely terrified. Sounds about right. 

Feeding Giraffes

One of the best things about the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is the opportunity to feed a giraffe.  They have these amazing long purple tongues that can reach out and wrap around things.  Even with their long necks and legs they still extra length to get to the leaves in trees.  Moxie, perched up on her father's shoulders, was not sure what she thought.  Strider, though, enjoyed having his head licked.  He's always been weird like that.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo!

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs is wonderful.  A whole bunch of us went--cousins, aunts, uncles, strangers we picked up on the way.  The fact that the zoo is built on a mountain side means you also get your cardio in too.

Strider, Ruby, and Moxie sit on a creepily still and concrete like elephant.

Watching mom feed birds.

Quick water break in the double wagon between animal wresting matches.

Ryan finds the perfect mask.

End of the zoo kiss.