Saturday, October 10, 2009

Greenville Zoo and Falls Park

Yesterday we, went as a family, on a field trip to Greenville Zoo. When we first left our house it looked like it was going to rain, so we prayed that the Lord would hold off the rain. Thank the Lord, He did. It was an overcast day, but perfect, because the animals were very active. It was a very nice and they had the zoo decorated for "Boo at the Zoo" so it gave us an extra benifit with our pics. We had so much fun posing with the decorations and the statues. They also had a very nice playground right outside of the zoo. It was unlike any playground I have ever seen. It was very 21st century. As we were leaving the zoo Paul mentioned that he'd love to find the waterfalls that are in Greenville. Well, he had no sooner said that when we saw a sign for Falls Park. We decided to follow the signs, and I am so glad we did. The place was absolutely breath taking. The falls were beautiful, and surrounded by a very nice park. We walked right down by the falls and I took advantage by taking some pictures. It was a very nice day and we created some great memories we will never forget. Sorry the pics are backwards. I always forget you have to think opposite.

The beautiful falls...

More of the falls...

Christine...

Paul...
Ashley...

Lauren...

Smile Pretty everyone...

The Three Amigos...

Mommy, she's got me...
She can't get me...

We're really hungry, Lauren...

They sure are big...

The Three Stooges...

Ouch...

I can take down this bear...
He's a nice bear, Paul...

Can we get one mommy...

He is fun to ride on...

This was the cutest little orangutan....

Mommy, he's got me...
Honey, help...

Aaaaahhhh...

Mommy, this lion is a lot more tame...

Can I have one for a pet...

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Bryson's Apple Orchard

Last Thursday we took the girls to Bryson's Apple Orchard for a field trip to pick apples. We had a lot of fun picking apples and exploring the place where they make cider. We missed them making the cider by a day. They always make it on Wednesday and we were there on Thursday. The lady did tell us how they make it and showed us the machines they use. They also let the girls push some apples down the conveyor so that they could be sorted for the store. Then the girls got to sort some of the apples. When we went to the little road side store they let the us taste some cider. It was delicious!!! We had a lot of fun and once again enjoyed another field trip. The little roadside store...

Lauren reaching for an apple...

Ashley reaching for an apple...

Pushing the apples down the conveyor...

Sorting the apples for the store!