COOL ZOO playdate

So today we thought we would bring the kids on a big end of summer outting. We haven't been to the Cool Zoo ALL summer so we figured this would be really our last chance. With knowing we were going to do this we thought it would be fun to invite Colby's little friend Nijel to go with us.
The last Zoo date we had we brought one of Lindsay's friends so I thought it would be good for him to have a friend to run around with. We have gone to the Cool Zoo atleast once every summer since Colby was 2 I think. Lindsay went with us last summer.
Anyway we planned it with Nijel's mom that she could drop him off at the Zoo and we would watch him then they would pick him up from there. It worked out really well. The boys had a blast together! Thankfully with Austin being off I was able to sit at the table and man the snacks haha! He's always so great to actually get in and play in the water with the kids. Poor man though I know he will be glad when he can just sit on a bench and watch! As soon as we got Colby independant along came Lindsay =) Maybe in another year! Anyway the boys played hard. I think Nijel was a little timid b/c he had never gone before. Lindsay enjoyed it but either was at the table with me snacking or clinging to Austin.
We packed a bunch of snacks which worked out well. It was healthier and cheaper and kept the kids from having any hunger meltdowns! After the Cool Zoo we let them ride the carousel before leaving! AND LINDSAY actually rode it without screaming! She has always freaked out at carousels. It was so cute too b/c she had this determined "I know I can do this" face the entire time!
We got Nijel safely to his mom then we went to eat at McAlister's. This is just our thing after leaving the zoo. So it was a very fun day! A day we needed before Colby starts back to school! The rest of the day was low key. We worked on things around the house and just relaxed!
The rest of the week will be pretty routine with groceries, school supply shopping, and maybe a park visit! Just trying to soak up and enjoy the last of summer!