Indianapolis zoo

We had a long spell of fall like weather a couple of weeks ago so it was a great opportunity to go to the Indy zoo.  Ella is always up for an adventure, and Paige is at an age where everything is new and fun. 

Paige hit the ground running as soon as we arrived. Paige doesn't do strollers although she isn't old enough to walk everywhere, but she sure thinks she is. She walked that entire zoo. It wears me out trying to keep up with her and watch her. 

My photogenic Ella has reached the age where she despises pictures. I should have known the day was coming. Not only does she despise pictures, she also does not want them on Facebook. If you have ever wondered why you rarely see Ella on social media anymore that is why. 

I do get her to agree to a picture every once in awhile though. The look on her face says it all. :) 

After eating a quick lunch we fed the budgie birds. Ella has fond memories of doing this at the Florida zoo and was excited to do it again. 

Not sure why we brought that stroller? Paige sees Ella walk everywhere we go, and sometimes I think she thinks she is as old as Ella is. 

Paige rode on the carousel and the little choo choo. Ella didn't want to do either. I think Ella might think since her two year old sister is doing them it will make her look like a baby if she does them. Adam and Ella did their own thing for a little bit while we did this. Paige loved it and had to ride the carousel a few times. She is starting to see how fun life can be. 

We had tickets for the afternoon dolphin show, but Paige could not sit still. By the time it started she was over it. Adam and Ella enjoyed it while I watched Paige run around. This kid is so wild but such a joy at the same time. 

Checking out the animals...

Paige enjoyed the misting machine and ran through it multiple times. I think she could have done that all afternoon if we let her. 

Once Ella started to complain about her legs hurting we knew it was time to head out of there. We almost ran out of gas on the way home, but we made it. Just another day in the life of the Bertrams. :) 

Holiday World and the zoo

It's time for me to wipe the dust off of this little blog of mine and get caught up. Life is passing by quickly, and I have failed to share any details of what we have been up to. 
So here we go...

On the first day of school I decided to take Paige to Holiday World. We had taken Ella and Paige the weekend before school started, and it seriously POURED rain. Paige didn't seem to mind (as you see below), but we were literally dripping wet when we got to the car. 

Once Ella was safely off to school Paige and I took off for Holiday World (shh..don't tell Ella). Paige was a little uneasy on the rides the weekend before, but she quickly figured out how fun it actually is. We had a great day and made it back just in time for a nap. 

Next up...the zoo. 

Paige LOVES going to the zoo and seeing the animals. It's one of her favorite things to do. 

We met with my parents there which was just the icing on the cake for her.