On Labor Day, we took advantage of the work/school holiday for a road trip to Jacksonville and a day at the zoo. When am I going to learn that it’s still too hot in September for an all-day outdoor activity this far south? We enjoyed seeing the animals, but we were also very glad for the zoo’s splash park. There was a shaded area for the adults and plenty of water fun for the kiddos.

One of the highlights of the day was feeding the giraffes at the zoo. So when we stopped to eat our picnic lunch, Camille insisted on eating just like the giraffes. Here’s a little video for comparison (complete with a blooper at the end):