July 6, 2009

Alex and Jackie got up first and were excited to see a bunch of turkeys in the front yard. I got up and we watched them until they walked into the trees across the road.

After breakfast - pancakes for me, yogurt for Jackie and a buffet for Alex, we drove into Baraboo to go to the Ochsner Zoo. This is a very small zoo that had a family of deer, two bears, two llamas, a mountain wolf and a couple of monkeys. There were less animals than the last time we visited.

From the zoo, we walked across a field to a park where Alex played on the jungle gym and swings for a while.

After our morning in the sun and fresh air, we went to Walmart and then LaTolteca for lunch.

When we got back to the cabin, we sat on the deck. Alex played with his cars and we took a few photos.

Then it was nap time. There was lots a deal making going on about napping...first Alex needed to hold his cars, then he needed cheese, then he had to go potty. Then he needed to be sure Jackie and I were napping and even tried each of the beds...first alone, then with me and then with Jackie before our little Goldilocks settled on the recliner in the living room! He slept until 4:30 - now that's a great nap!!!

We weren't really hungry when we woke up but needed to eat so Jackie and Alex could get on the road. Jackie and I had tomatoes and avocado - we also had corn on the cob and Alex enjoyed yet another buffet of food - earlier leftovers, fruit and spaghetti-O's were just a couple things that he had. We did gather up all the uneaten food and Alex put it out by the tree for the animals. He helped me water the shrubs and they were driving away at 7:00.

It was a great and enjoyable visit!

Once they were on their way, I kicked back and tried to ignore all the noise on the river and by my neighbors who seem to think it's still the 4th of July. Happy 6th of July!

Jackie and Alex arrived home safely around 10:00 and by 11:00 I was tucked in for the night, but not before hearing the screeching of the two raccoons that were nibbling on the treats that Alex had served!

What a busy day!!!