Zoo Campout

 JD's cub scout pack spent the night camping at the zoo.  We fought through the Friday afternoon traffic to make it to the zoo ALMOST on time.

 I love our new instant tent.  We got it up in no time.

 After dinner we were able to go behind the scenes where the public isn't usually allowed. JD was able to feed the Giraffe.  She had a VERY long and VERY purple tongue.

 We got up close and personal with the Rhino.  I took this picture while the zoo keeper told us how dangerous Rhinos are.

 THEN he said - do you want to pet it?  My picture isn't the best -- but JD stuck his hand right in there with it.  By the way, he said Rhino skin is very rough.

 We also got to meet the lions but were not allowed to pet them!

 After spending the night in our tent (George said there wasn't much sleeping) we were able to spend the next day seeing all the animals from the front.  It is a small but very well kept zoo with enough animals to be fun and not overwhelming.

 George and I have lived our whole lives in Texas and now our dreams have been fulfilled.  We have been to the Dr. Pepper museum.  We had a sample of real Dr. Pepper made right there on the spot.

JD was able to spend some time with his cousin Alexis on Saturday night.  Alexis is only 4 so JD was able to show off his reading skills for her.  They played together and had a GREAT time despite the age difference.