It was a lovely summer morning and we headed straight in to the zoo and got our picture taken at the entrance!
I wish I'd taken Jake's soother out only because he had the biggest smile. Look at those crinkly eyes, he's always so happy!
We went along checking out all the animals but I remember Jake just wanted to run around giggling as I chased him. He especially loved climbing on the raised ledges on the bridges, holding my hand and going "Whoa....whoaaaaaa" and laughing as he tripped every few seconds.
Then a familiar face appeared from the crowd...
Jake bolted straight over to his Nana and gave her a big hug. She looked delighted as he snuggled into her. It was beautiful.
We went along to the African Plains and we were checking out the giraffes and the like, while Jake had other things in mind.
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We picked up the photograph up top and the keyring and it was just a lovely day. Jake was so good, so happy, and so much fun. Nothing new there, but this day really sticks in my mind. Seeing him run to his Nana like that, makes me smile every time I think on it.
Knowing he was so shy, and yet the shyness ran away when he saw her, the love he felt for her made him run right to her...
What a sweet little moment.
I remember the loud silly laughs coming out of him as he'd "run away"...which really meant he'd run ahead and look back to make sure his dad was chasing him. Something which still to this day makes him laugh out loud and me too.
I know this summer'll be even better, because this time he's big enough and bold enough to start saying the animal's names.
When Jake was picked up by his Mommy, he still had a great big smile on his face.
I'll always treasure this day with my little boy Jake.
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