Memorial Weekend

Mike and I wanted to get in one little trip with Ben before this baby comes (who knows how much camping we'll be able to do with a newborn!), so on Memorial Day we headed to Nerstrand, MN.  We spent the day hiking at Big Woods State Park and camped the night there.  The weather was perfect; it was great to spend some time outside and enjoy a campfire.  Ben was a great little camper and loved being outside, too. 

We hiked the "Hidden Falls" trail.  So beautiful and vibrant green outside!  All the rain we've gotten has done wonders.

Ben was a little leery of the falls and wanted to stay close to dad.

Ben really liked this bridge but got a little wet when he tried to step into the water between the cement slabs.

A true outdoors-man.  He had fun exploring the woods but also enjoyed playing inside our three-room tent, especially jumping on mommy & daddy's air mattress  :) 

The next day we went to Como Zoo, something I'd really been wanting to do with Ben this summer.  We brought a picnic lunch and spent the rest of the afternoon looking at the animals and going on rides.  Ben especially seemed interested in the seals and the monkeys.

Ben thought this turtle was really fun :)

Monkeys! 

This seal was fun and came right up to the glass by us.  Ben was saying "hi" to it. 

My favorite - the giraffes!

Ben was not a huge fan of rides, but thought this one was okay since daddy rode with him.

"What am I doing on here??"

On the way home we topped everything off with supper and ice cream at DQ (thanks Suzy!)  All in all, we had a great time.  Now it's time to gear up for this baby!  Less than three weeks to due date!