A wonderful day

Just a few short weeks ago, Elliana and I spent a marvelous morning at the Zoo. That morning I decided to embrace the final days of warm weather (already unusual for Mid-November), packed our lunches and hit the road. It was practically like our own personal zoo as we saw no field trips, and very few other people. Elliana got an up close look at the animals as we talked about each one, and even allowed Mommy to take a picture or two.

When we passed the Carousel, Elliana began her usual repetitive requests to ride the ride. So we did. Once. No, twice. Well, actually we rode it three consecutive times without even having to disembark. It was our own personal ride! Elliana even got to ride the shark which she had wanted to ride all summer, but was always too crowded. "Elli like shark" my munchkin said as she pet him. Elliana may look just like Daddy but she has Mommy's love of sharks! :)

We rode the "choo-choo." Elliana was excited to see the early stages of Festival of Lights decorations throughout the train circle. "Tree light...oohhh...pretty!" she exclaimed as she saw the workers hanging Christmas lights.

And then, as if our day wasn't already incredibly perfect, we drove downtown and met Daddy for lunch at Sawyer Point. We ate our picnic lunch while watching the boats go by and an older man fish in the Ohio River. Elliana told Daddy about our morning and then we walked to the playground where we all laughed and played.

I continue to marvel at the joy and laughter that my family brings to my heart. The giggles of my little girl, the smiles of my husband, the simplicity of everyday things done together.