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My boys and I at the zoo
This beautiful tree was all lit up outside our zoo when we went this week.
I decided it would make an amazing backdrop for a couple pics with my boys.
I handed my oldest the camera first (I like to live on the edge like that).
My oldest could not figure out what to do with my auto focus camera!
He has an older camera that is completely manual.
He has a little trouble focusing but does amazing at adjusting all the settings!
Blows me away!
He likes to take a LOT of pictures!
It was making me laugh.
Then my boys switched and it was my youngest turn.
When I want them to take some pictures, I set the camera to the settings I want and tell them where to stand.
He did a really good job focusing.
Checking out the chimps.
We watched the baby Jaguars for a long time!
They are so cute!
I want one…
One of the zoo keepers were walking around with a Kite.
My youngest tried to pet it.
Thankfully he stopped him before he lost a finger.
No, we do not pet birds of prey…
Make sure you get in pictures with your kids!!!
Check out Emily at the Anderson Crew for more about getting in the shot.
A Treasure Hunt!
I was supposed to get this done last month when we were studying explorers…
Better late then never, right?
I had grand plans on putting together an elaborate treasure hunt for them but in reality I just woke up and wrote out directions.
I knew it was either now or never.
They had to know how to use a compass and what direction the sun sets and rises.
We have an animal tracks kit.
I wanted to use the little footprints that came with it to make them in the ground but none of the footprints were showing up in our dirt.
I just laid it on top and gave up…
They still got it and enjoyed it so no big deal!
They found the treasure!
Yes, it is chocolate.
I find treasure and chocolate to be pretty much the same thing…
Don’t worry I kept some back for myself before putting it in the treasure box.