The Memphis Zoo

Yesterday, we took the kids for the day to Memphis.  We decided to check out the Memphis Zoo.  The kids had no idea where we were going until we were about halfway there.  We only stopped once for a potty break on the way over.  We let them have Pop Rocks for the first time.  Robert didn't know what to think at first.  Asia was totally surprised that they popped in your mouth.  We got to the zoo around 10:30.  We decided to start at the far end of the zoo.  It was a lot of walking and since the morning was cool- we headed on over to the Teton Animal exhibit.  They had many animals that Luke and I saw in Yellowstone.  This was probably my favorite part of the zoo.  We saw bears, elk, and wolves.  Granted, it was nothing like Yellowstone, but still very cool.  After looking at that exhibit we headed on out to the car to eat our picnic lunch.  We had sandwiches, drinks, watermelon, beans, pasta salad, etc.  It was a light lunch and great for the rest of the afternoon of walking.  Towards the end of the day, my tooth was really starting to hurt.  We stayed about 4 hours at the zoo.  After the zoo, we headed over the Bass Pro Shop in the Pyramid building.  It was way neat on the inside.  The kids had fun looking at the fish and water stuff.  After that we decided to head over to Southaven, Mississippi to eat at Fazoli's.  We have missed Fazoli's ever since it closed here- especially their bread sticks.  Plus, the kids thought it was really neat to visit 2 states in one day!  We had a great family day.  Luke and I said several times throughout the day how much we felt like a normal family.  It was sure nice for a change!