Granddad and Grandma Pat Visit

Usually Chris' parents visit us in late summer, but since we were booked up then, we opted for an early summer visit.  The kids had a fabulous time, as always.  

The kids and Granddad in the Timken bearing ride at the McKinley Museum

We took a trip to the zoo, too, to check out the new coral reef exhibit.  It started out as a cloudy day, but really cleared by the end and was a most excellent visit.  The kids always enjoy the zoo, but having Granddad and Grandma Pat along made it even better.

Giant bug.  /shudder/

Grandad and Grandma Pat try out the rope bridge

Not sure what was going on here.  Sport injury?

Gracie adores her Granddad and clearly Byron views her as the usurper...

Love, love, love the carousel.

David's new favorite animal-the Lionfish.  He's planning to get one for a pet.

The new octopus!

Look!  Kids!

Bears.