Eli and Mommy Adventures

As an attempt to take advantage of the lovely early fall weather, and to enjoy that precious Eli-only time before baby #2 arrives, Eli and Mommy have been on the go to explore some new fun and old favorites around Madison. Recently this included Eli's first ride on a carousel and a his first ride on the train** at the zoo.

**Not really a train, but super cute and still high on the toddler-fun scale.

Giddy-up, horsey!

Let's go again

 Happy boy walking around the zoo

We brought our own giraffe and elephant to the zoo

Cutest little joey we saw all day

 Extreme close-up on the "train" (it was a cozy ride with mommy, toddler, and baby belly)

Eli is very good about playing with toys or books at the store and then saying bye to them, but this item prompted a question of "take home?". He was very understanding when Mommy said not today, but perhaps we have something to add to his wish list...

Ready to help Daddy with the yardwork

 And...a clue as to why Eli likes wheelbarrows so much (this one happens to belong to Uncle P):