Happy Hollow and Happy Birthday


On Saturday we visited the San Jose zoo with our friends Drew, Heather, and Clara (Drew and Heather went to UPS with Kevin and recently moved to Ben Lomond, about 25 minutes away from our house in Santa Cruz, so we've had the pleasure of reconnecting with them. They have helped us plug into community here by inviting us to their church, Vintage Faith). The zoo had been closed for almost 2 years for a big renovation. Saturday was opening day and it was packed! Despite the crowds we had a wonderful time. The weather was perfect-sunny and mid 70s.



Clara, Taylor, and Hailey




Our outing was inspired by Clara's 2nd birthday which is next weekend. Our family is headed home on Wednesday for a visit therefore we won't be around to celebrate on her official birthday. This is Taylor helping Clara open her gift from us.





Happy Birthday Clara!


The zoo was a lot of fun, but animals were only a small part of the zoo. Also at the zoo were several play grounds, a puppet show theatre, and amusement park rides.







* Do you think Taylor made it across without getting wet?



Hailey has come along way since her initiation at the Boardwalk. She has been on several rides due to our Six Flags trip. So, when she saw the rides at the zoo she couldn't wait to hop on them. As you can tell by the HUGE smile on her face she now loves the thrill of the rides.





Taylor and Daddy in the front car!



* The answer is Taylor did NOT make it across without getting wet. While hopping to a stone her foot dragged in the water... =(

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Anonymous said…
Kevin did not mention that he remembers going to Happy Hollow when he was about Taylor's age. Thanks for the pictures and update.

Grandpa Ken
8:19 AM
helafo said…
Thanks, guys! We had such fun. Yesterday Clara spent a good two hours "decorating" those cupcakes.

-The LaForges
12:15 PM
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