So for Evelyn's birthday we made a trip to the zoo. It also happens to have cheaper entrance rates if you go before the 5th of May. We took advantage of the off season rates. :)
Once we sent out a picture of us all by this orangutan. Now here is an updated picture. This time everyone is smiling. Growing hasn't been slowing down with these children!
There were a lot of animals to see.
As Evelyn had requested seeing monkeys (and the spider monkey was not open until the "on season") we checked out the orangutans and gorillas and baboons instead. They are certainly very interesting to watch! There were lots of giggles when the orangutan used the blanket to cover himself up.
Outside were lots of things to view too. We got lots of walking time in, and the weather, a tiny bit breezy, was quite reasonable for the time of year.
Melanie graciously accepted the role of "official cake maker" and made Evelyn's birthday according to specs. Chocolate cake, whipping cream icing and fresh strawberries!
Since Melanie wouldn't let her decorate it, she supervised especially carefully, making sure that it was enough like the cake in the store that she'd wanted it to look like.
Evelyn liked the "Happy Birthday to You" song.
She even waited for gift giving patiently and was mostly gracious about homemade gifts and cards. She wants them all read out to her and recognizes her name in print.
Five years have flown by. We are grateful for her exuberance and her willingness to offer help and solace to those who are sad or hurt. We love you Evelyn!
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