You are a bunch of wild animals!

That's right, on Monday, we went to the Cincinnati Zoo! I was going to meet up with a couple of friends, and the girls were so excited. I watched the weather before we left, and it said it wasn't supposed to rain until 3pm. I was so happy because we're usually outta there by 2pm. So, off to the zoo we go, to be there at 10am. Well, we are late. Oops...still in Kentucky at 10am. Thankfully, we're almost there. Well, we turn on the street the parking lot is located on, and BOOM! Downpour! Are you freaking kidding me? The rain wasn't supposed to come until 3!!! I'm so close, I'm not turning around now. Rain or shine, we're going to the zoo!
So, we get there, and for about 15 minutes, we are sitting in the car, with rain just pouring around us. Kenna is now frustrated because we aren't moving and that means she wants out of the dang car, and now! Thankfully, it seems to be slowing down. So, I decide I can't handle anymore Kenna screams, and I'd rather get wet, than have to listen to it, so I get the stroller out of the car. Get Kenna buckled in it, and Charly out of the car. And, off we go. Suddenly, it stops raining. THANK GOD! But, we are all in tank tops and shorts, and it's just cold now! So much for being 80 by noon. Brrrr!
Well, a few minutes later, the rest of the group shows up. There are 4 moms, and one friend's uncle, and 11 kids. Phew! So, we're still at the entrance trying to figure out where we want to go, and the kiddos are all yelling where they wanna go, and what they wanna see... and we're off. Reptile House, here we come. Then, the rain starts again! ARGH! One mama didn't bring an umbrella, so her and her daughter decided to leave. Anyhow, we battle the sprinkles for the next hour, even though the kids don't seem to notice. They are just happy to be out and having fun with each other. After we see the red panda, everyone decides they are hungry. Thank goodness, that should get us out of the rain for a bit. So, inside we pile. LUNCH TIME!
 After lunch, we walk outside, and it's like a brand new day. The sun is shining. It's warm outside, and NO RAIN! Beautiful! So, we make the rest of the way through the park! We even hit up some things we don't normally see, like a walk through the Oriental Garden, with the Koi Fish. Note to self: Do not feed them popcorn next time. Huge Oops!

We finally finish with the elephants, and decide it's time to go home. Kenna is tired, and my feet hurt. We say our goodbyes to the friends, after some awesome pictures of the kids on the rhinos, and in the car we go.

Before we get to the interstate, Kenna is asleep. Before we get back to Kentucky, Charly is asleep. Gotta love wearing out the kids, after a day of fun! What a great day that was had by all, especially more fun after the rain went away, to come again another day.