I attempted a turtle cake in honor of the animals we would meet at the science center.
A little shy while we were singing Happy Birthday.
Happy and clapping along with everyone after blowing out the candles.
Harrison was content throughout the party.
Enjoying fruit and cupcakes.
Opening gifts. A piano from our playgroup friends.
Dani and Brynn watched while our other friends ran around the room burning off some energy.
Next, led by our instructor, we were able to learn about three animals: an armadillo, a turtle, and a rabbit. The kids had so much fun petting their new little friends and watching the turtle walk around. After the animals were put safely back in their cages, the instructor helped each child stamp out animal tracks to take home.
The kids waited politely, but with a few blank stares, as the instructor talked about the animals before bringing them out.
Jacob and Harrison joined the group for a few minutes.
Stamping out animal tracks.
When the festivities were complete, we said good-bye to our friends and made our way out to the zoo to see a few more animals and to eat our lunch. Lily had more fun playing on the monkey bars and sitting on a big frog than looking at the animals, I think. However, she was very impressed by the large tortoises (especially after seeing a small turtle), the meerkats, and the wallabies.
Watching the meerkats play.
Happy Birthday to our big girl. We love you very much!
