We took advantage of the warm weather and went to Tautphaus Park Zoo. A tiny little zoo here in Idaho.
It was a bitter sweet experience, the summer before the accident I had planned to take Preslee for the first time, but we never made it, due to things coming up last minute for the people we had planned to go with. I have no idea why I've felt so bad for not taking her, but it seriously has eaten at me. Looking back I wish I would have still went, just the two of us, but I thought we still had the rest of the summer to make it happen.
So Ledge and I enjoyed it together, along with Candee and Kayson. Ledge was pretty oblivious to it all, but he did notice the bear and the petting zoo animals, which made it fun.
Here's a few of our favorite moments from that day.
I'm definitely grateful that I had this little squirt to take with me.
We stopped at that Zoo on the way to Yellowstone last summer. I'm glad you had a fun time!!
ReplyDeleteSweet pictures! That zoo is pretty tiny but it's a good one, how can you not love the Lion water fountain!!!
ReplyDeleteCute pictures! Glad you went and had a fun time with your little man!
ReplyDeleteCute pics! Glad you were able to go and have fun with your little man!
ReplyDeleteOh my, your blog always gets to me right. there. So happy you were able to enjoy this wonderful day with your guy.
ReplyDeleteI think I can completely understand how that slip of an opportunity missed with Preslee would have eaten at you. But I guess, maybe just focus on all of the things that you WILL be able to do with her one day that'll be ever so much more special than a day at the zoo. Hope that helps a little? I am always so moved by your continuing strong faith and spirit Ashley!
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