We took Grandma Jean to the NC Zoo today.  70 degrees in February is a fantastic time to visit the zoo.  A lot of other people had the same idea, but luckily we brought our own food, so we didn't have to stand in the 1/4 mile-long line in order to obtain sustenance.

OK, back to the zoo and the real reason we went - the animals (or aminals, if you are almost 2 years old).  Although the male lion did nothing more than yawn gently, the chimps, gorillas, grizzly bear and the polar bear kept the boys laughing and pointing excitedly.  Below are two of the best videos from the day.  Enjoy.

Patriotic Performance

There was patriotic singing to be heard today at school during Red, White and Blue day.  I took the youngest member of the family with me to watch his older brother participate in pre-President's Day festivities.  Please forgive the somewhat unsteady camera-work as I was recording whilst holding onto said youngest member of the family.

Our prolific patriotic performer is always cordial with the paparazzi.

And, to top off the USA-themed festivities, Mr. NoJoe almost ran over (and then graciously held the door for) our state's first female governor.