zoo day

shirt: 2011 baby gap // skinnies: {similar} children's place // shoes: toms

pais and i had our first trip of the year to the zoo yesterday and it was perfect.
the weather was amazing and it wasn't very crowded. i actually really like
the akron zoo, even though it's kind of small, it has so many fun things
for preschool/toddler age kids to do. a carousel, lots of play gyms,
a train, and a petting/feeding zoo. it's really a lot of fun. i'm just
 so thankful for this warm weather and i hope winter never
comes back! well, at least not till december.

have you been to the zoo yet this year?

xo 

71 comments:

Jes said...

um, how precious is that first picture with her and the little critter with her eyes closed? adorable!
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Valerie Griffin said...

so cute!

Lindsey said...

you sound just like me! I am LOVING this nice weather!! feels soo good to have summer back again!

The Mrs. and The Momma said...

Oh my goodness, she is a doll! It looks like a perfect day for the zoo. We've been wanting to go to the Austin zoo here, but the weather has been crappy. Thanks for sharing!
-Kristen
The Mrs. and The Momma

Mama and her boys said...

Love her little face! We live three blocks from the SF Zoo, so we are frequent visitors. Love it!

Morgan said...

oh my god that shirt!

i have yet to make it down to zoo atlanta! but i will get there soon
:)
i love the zoo

melissa said...

her outfit is simply adorable!

we haven't been to the zoo yet. we are hoping to go in the next month or so. the only bad thing is we will have to go on a saturday which will mean more people. but my kiddos will LOVE it so i can't wait!

LittleBlueFeather said...

Oh my, she is sooo adorable! I love her outfit! That first picture of her feeding the animal is priceless.

Lottie said...

She is so cute--love her t-shirt.

I haven't been to the zoo in years, I went to a safari park thing about five years ago, as though it was that long ago--think I need to go soon :)

S T E P H A N I E L E A N N said...

She's a doll! Great style, too ;) I've not been yet but really want to go!

Amber said...

Note to self: Go to the zoo. I love that place. And garsh!! Your daughter is the cutest.

Susan said...

She's so sweet! Love her little outfit.
You should link it up to Small Style @ mama loves papa. Seriously adorable.
And no. We haven't been yet this year...last year's car ride TO the zoo has me afraid to try it again. lol

Kelly said...

Confession. I have never taken my boys to a real zoo. :/ shameful I know my youngset has been begging especially since we saw we bought a zoo a few months back. We plan on taking him to the real we bought a zoo zoo pretty soon and the San Diego zoo this summer. Excited.
Pais is a doll. Glad you gorgeous girls had fun.

Hanna said...

We just went for the first time in New Orleans and it was SOOO fun. The kids loved it. I'm having a post about it next week or so. LOVE P's little pony tail....such a big girl now.....Time for another baby I say:) I know, I know....I'm a baby pusher!!! I think I might try again after my marathon...we'll see?

Carlie said...

I LOVE the first picture of Paisley!
I haven't been to the zoo in a couple years, but I want to go to the one here...just not during the summer! ha =)

Girls Love Fried Pickles said...

I live at a zoo for free. But when I want to see adorable animals , we love the local zoo. What a good idea for something to do.

Chelsea Coleen said...

yall are just the cutest! :)

allie klinger said...

The Akron Zoo is my favorite! It is so much fun (: I just love taking the kids I babysit and my cousins to the zoo when it is nice out. Paisley's face on the first picture is just to cute!

Sandy a la Mode said...

omg i love her shirt, she is adorable! we are going to the zoo at the end of march, i think A is a little too young to appreciate it, but oh well!

Cindy and Jordan said...

what an adorable daughter you have! just came across your blog & im following now :))

marie said...

I've been to the zoo dozens of times, but not this year yet. I am glad the weather was so great for such a fun trip.

Mr. Taylor and his Lady said...

oh gosh, that first and last picture are absolutely adorable!!! what a great little day at the zoo. i can't even remember the last time i was at the zoo. such a shame because it's always a blast, no matter your age. :)
xo TJ

Shannon said...

What fun! I love the zoo. Great pictures. What a wonderful day you will cherish forever.

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Shannon said...

What fun! I love the zoo. Great pictures. What a wonderful day you will cherish forever.

http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com

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Lisa @ MMT said...

Looks like so much fun! We haven't been to the zoo yet this year, but we have been having warm weather here! Isn't it so amazing when the sun and shining and there is no more snow! Love it :)

Nicole said...

Your little one is sooo cute! Look like a good day (: I hope all is well!

Shannon Gallegos said...

what a fun time :) that shirt reminds me of Wildfox kids line! glad to find a new blog with such lovely vivid pics!

Jaclyn said...

i love flamingos. the weather looks great!

Antoinette said...

Paisley you are beautiful!! Looks like such a fun day.

Ashley @ Coffee and Apple Juice said...

Recently found your blog and I LOVE it!!

Jelli said...

What a cutie girl you have. Love these fun photos.

Cara said...

your daughter is a doll! I love your pictures.

Julie Marie said...

hi steph!! i have been MIA for a couple weeks. this blog thing can get overwhelming.. haha.. =) but i wanted to say how cute paisleys outfit is... im in love with it..hope your having a fun time with this beautiful weather and your beautiful baby girl =)xo

ginanorma said...

ooooh i just love that first pic it captures so so much!

Nope haven't been yet but can't wait!

Kristina said...

So cute! Loving the picture with the flamingos! Wonderful!

Anna @ IHOD said...

What a fun day! I absolutely love taking my kiddos to the zoo. Gabriel is always completely enthralled.
Love her little look!

Andrea said...

Your daughter is stylin!! Love her little outfit! The closest zoo to our house is 8 hours away!!! Pretty sad but yes we live in the middle of nowhere:) I kinda like it. Send some of that weather this way though girlfriend!! Xox

Jessica said...

i can't wait to get to the zoo...hasn't happened yet this year, but we plan on buying an annual pass. looking forward to many trips. and your pictures are so sweet. what a precious girl.

Christi Lynn said...

oh that first picture is priceless :) how cute.

AmandaRose said...

I love her bow tee! SO sweet! My little guy adores the zoo, we are looking forward to taking advantage of the the free entry a lot this summer :)

Autumn said...

We haven't been to the zoo, but I bet if we did we still wouldn't look that adorable :) so cute!

jennifer blair said...

So cute! I love the ones of your sweet little one and the flamingos! They were always my favorite!

Mrs. Camera Happy said...

Your photography is absolutely gorgeous, as is Paisley! I love zoo pictures! We are taking my baby for the first time this summer, even though at 6 months she will still be too young to fully enjoy it. I love the zoo though! I'm a new follower :)

Shalyn said...

SHE IS SO ADORABLE! And I completely agree- the zoo is so fun! Here in St. Louis it is free so we definitely plan on going a lot!

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Lindsey Marlor said...

where have you been missy? blog breaks are much needed but i miss your updates! :)

Tami Marie said...

What beautiful pictures. Love that my first time here gives me a glimpse of your life. I'm your newest follower and super duper happy to be here.

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Saar said...

I discovered your blog today and I wanted to tell you I really really like it! Also I read the birth story of Paisley and it made me cry a little. The photos on your blog are beautiful and you seem to have such a lovely family! Also I really like your clothing style! You are one cool mom, I'm sure! :D
Greetings from Belgium!

Ashley said...

This post has me so excited about taking my little man to the zoo for his first time when we go to St.Louis next month! Love your blog and I would love for you to visit mine as well!

Antoinette said...

Steph, where are you? I miss your posts. xxxx

Leah said...

it has been almost a month! come back!

Rachael said...

Love the final photo, she looks so content.

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Sandy a la Mode said...

she is such a cutie patootie!!

hotmesscoolday said...

I LOVE that shirt! Wish it came in my size!

Jessica said...

just bought our zoo pass for the year. my kiddos love going. your sweet girl looks adorable.

Natalie said...

She is adorable and I just love her outfit!!

And she's sporting Toms! Lucky little girl!!!

Jenny said...

I need to go to the zoo, looks like you had a great time! I am so glad I found your cute blog on Gentri Lee...I am your newest follower! I would love if you would check out my blog and if you like what you see please follow back :)
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Cara said...

I'm so crazy about your blog. I love finding sisters in Christ who blog; it's like finding a diamond in the rough. I'm your newest follower. xoxo

Kelly said...

oh hey, i MISS you!!!

Hanna said...

OKay....okay......when are you coming back . I MISS YOU SO MUCH!!!! xoxoxo Hanna

justsoyouknow said...

The first picture is sooo divine. See her face expression? A priceless moment captured by the camera.
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Lindsay said...

Can she be ANY CUTER?? Love this! Hope you are doing well my friend. xoxo

Mrs. Pancakes said...

Not yet but your day looks perfect!

Lauren said...

These are such cute photos! I love her little toms! Eeeek!


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Court said...

WHERE THE HECK ARE YOU??! I MISS YOUR BLOG! Is everything okay? Please let us know!

Elena said...

What a cutie! It looks like she had a blast at the zoo! Great pics! Love her shirt; yeah I saw this at the Gap!

Hanna said...

I MISS YOU GOSH DARN IT!!!!! COME BACK TO ME:) xoxoxoxoxo Hanna

Papa Gehtsgut said...

Beautiful pictures, I love that girl's smile!

Rachel Emma (Daydream Frenzy) said...

how fun! and I love her outfit! :)

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Ashlee Danielle said...

Worried about you! I hope everything is alright! Can't wait for you to come back!