Simpson's Journey

Having free zoo passes from our summer reading program is a good thing! Especially on a really nice and sunny day!

We decided to take a trip to St. Louis to get out of Bloomington for a weekend. The weather was great and we all had a great time! We went into St. Louis and had dinner at Pappy's Smokehouse on our first night, then the next day we went to the St. Louis Zoo for the majority of the day. First up at the zoo was the Children's Zoo which was free for the first hour the zoo was open. It has some animals and a small play ground.   The zoo had a Butterfly House and we were able to see some amazing butterflies!    Then onto the Africa part of the zoo. Michael's 1st Carousel Ride  On the train. Cameron's favorite Sea Lion  More animals!  After we got back to the hotel it was pool time! This was Michael's first time in the pool and he loved it and Cameron is our little fish! WE had a wonderful time just the four of us and getting away for a small family vacation!