We Have Hyrum & Zyra - Days 5&6

It turns out that both Mister and I are now a little queasy with upset tummies.  Drat.  I was hoping that one quiet day would be all that was required, but I guess we will take it easy again today.  We make a quick run down to Kohl's and pick out a few new outfits and pajamas for the kids and I am now totally out of energy.

I go back to bed while Grandpa takes over with their project books.  Zyra has located his koala from the office and claimed it as her own so it is her constant companion now.

Grandpa takes the kids over to a park for awhile, but it doesn't last since the water in the park is on and other children are running from the water to the slides and swings getting everything wet and making it so our little ones can't play.  Bummer.

Oh well, back to the house and we will play in the yard a little.  Ugh, not much else to talk about today -- I just don't feel well.



Day 6

Life is much better today.  Mister and I are back on our game and decide to take the grands for a ride on the DART down to the zoo.  Yay!  There are few places I love more than our zoo.  After dropping the car at the White Rock Station, we hop on the train and zip down to our transfer at Mockingbird Station.

As we sit and wait for our connection, Hyrum and Zyra watch the tracks for the next train.  Don't they look content?   It doesn't last long and soon Hyrum is standing on the edge watching the approaching lights.  Is it ours?  Yep.  here we go.

All the way down, the only request was for the giraffes and once we arrive they want to make a beeline straight for those beautiful creatures.  Okay - we are on our way.  Hope the giraffes are ready for us.

They are!  Within minutes, we are decked out with food and happily extending hands to the long black tongues searching for their treats.  Oh the giggles and smiles of delight.  I love them.

We are soon out of food so must now move on to the other large animals on the savannah.  Zyra spots the cheetah and watches for awhile before we take up viewing places to see how many animals we can spot.  The Dallas Zoo is one of the few places that puts elephants and giraffes together in a natural setting.

The savannah is busy today and we are able to watch the activity while having a little snack break.

A trip to the zoo with little ones is not complete without a photo stop at the elephants.  I mean seriously -- who turns down an opportunity to climb on an elephant sized just for them?

From here we walk the Gorilla Trail and when we come upon the gorilla, oh my, Zyra just giggles and giggles at him.  He is laying up against a window and she finds it to be the funniest thing ever.  It is really getting hot, so time to head back home.  I love a membership - we can come and go anytime we wish.  Best deal ever.

As we are walking up to the DART station, our train pulls out.  That means we have a 15 minute wait for the next one.  The kids grab a couple of seats and drinks of water.  Look at those pink cheeks!  They are not sunburned, just oh so very warm.  The little ringlets around Zyra's face are from perspiration as well.  Not once did they complain about the heat though --- amazing.

Waiting 15 minutes doesn't seem like much, but boredom can set in for young people rather quickly.  Fortunately, Grandpa has a hat available to play with.  After only a few minutes, they are running and playing with the hat like it is the best toy on the planet.  We definitely spend too much money on toys.  Without a doubt.

Our train arrives and we have talked about it being the red train to Mockingbird Station.  They know that when we arrive there, we are watching for the blue train to White Rock Station.  It helps when they know what they are watching and listening for.

Once we are on the train, Hyrum really wants to stand for the first leg so I tell him that he cannot let go of the pole.  It is amazing how happy this has made him.

We arrive home and after lunch and quick naps, prepare for company.  Aunt Jen and cousins are driving up for the evening.  What a treat!  Aunt Cassie and Uncle Scott are coming over as well so it will be a full house.  Not a problem -- the more the merrier.

Uncle Scott has Legos again and ZYRA of all people is the one who wants to work on them the most.  Hyrum and Josh are playing together with a little help from Jake now and then.

Zyra is being very careful with building and locating which pieces Uncle Scott needs.  Once they have completed their people, well -- obviously strike a pose.  Or maybe not -- at least it is a picture though.

Jon is preparing for camp and needs a camera so Grandpa gets my old one ready for him to use.  I sure hope we get to see some pictures that he has taken.

I have to dredge up memories on how to operate different features on the camera, but soon we have it under control ready to go.

Times flies by quickly and Jen still has a 2 hours drive back home.  She does manage to take one quick ride with her brother-in-law though.  Fun times.