Good Friday

The kids got Good Friday off of school and Jason only had 1/2 day of work so we all headed to the zoo. The weather was perfect!
Playing at the splashpad!









Let's go see some animals!











The wildest animals of all!



Spring is in full bloom!











We had a good time!

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