we spent most of the day yesterday at the bronx zoo with friends! i had never been before (!) and as a result, this was also the first time around for my littles. while the weather was as glorious as an autumn day can get and the zoo felt completely empty when it comes to people and crowds, there weren’t many animals out. (i guess most of those exhibits are only open on weekends after summer ends and the petting zoo is closed for renovations.) also, no camel rides yesterday. and let’s be honest here. i was *really* looking forward to that. but the kids still had a great time. and i had a great time, too. tends to be the case no matter what though when we’re outside in good weather and with great friends and company.
^^^riding the bug carousel. samson wouldn’t go near that thing but eleanor was pretty darn happy.^^^
so fun. I love E’s face on the carousel. so fun!
I cannot get over how grown up Samson and Eleanor look! Adorable pictures :)
xo
Megan
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How cute!
From a vegan point of view, I’m not so sure about zoos, but those pics just melt my heart:-)
Love from Germany,
Bambi
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The Bronx is my hometown, so this zoo has always been my favorite. I’m glad you enjoyed it with your littles.
sooo cute! E on that carousel is just adorable.
Samson in front of the aquarium! So, so cute. What a fun memory.
we’re supposed to go to the zoo with some friends this weekend! we went last year but i think atticus was a wee bit too young to fully enjoy it, hope this time he gets into it, or at least makes monkey noises.
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looks like such a fun day with your little ones! xo
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I feel like Samson has turned from a baby to a boy overnight! So grown up!
what a beautiful day! warm bear hugs from scotland xx
love the pink lipstick with the poppy-red hat!
So precious! Agreed – the hat is great!
To spend a lovely autumn outside would be so amazing… the weather seams to be marvelous… sadly here in cold old Germany we love to spend autumn and winter inside… but with hot chocolate and friends we even can survive this season..
Love from Germany
fatcatconnection
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that’s so funny & cute how kids at Samson’s age know how to distinguish what they like/don’t like.
Such lovely pictures, I too am enjoying this glorious fall weather! Hm, maybe its time for a trip to the National Zoo!
E & S are just too cute!!
xx
This is so cute , one of the best things to do with family and friends . this is lovely , warm and welcoming . x
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So cute! Love that photo of the peacock.
Are all of your latest posts taken with your Canon Rebel SL1? I’m thinking of buying one.
These photos are fantastic, the zoo looks like so much fun! –Hanna Marie
I admit that zoos always kind of depress me, but there is no better way to foster a lifelong love of the world around them than to introduce your kids to wildlife when they’re young. So glad they enjoyed it so much. – Leith
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I went there once, but I went in a wrong time when all school little kids had a field trip or something like that! So I didn’t really enjoy it
Looks like you all had a very fun time! I went for the first time in August, and it was certainly a lot of fun! I think seeing the giraffes was probably my favorite part!
Best,
Danielle
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when did your littles grow up?! make them stop! (but they are still just as adorable as ever) :)
We went to the Bronx zoo today and I was bummed about the camel rides too! But so nice how empty it was.
Samson looks so grown up!
Looks like a fun day! Guess you will just have to go back soon to ride the camels!
Looks like a wonderful day! Beautiful photos.
xo, Juliette Laura
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hi! would love to know where your blazer is from! thanks!
samson is suddenly looking crazy grown up!! great pictures.
Oh my goodness, that last little picture of Eleanor. What a little sweety! I love how colorful your pictures are! They are always such a day brightener.
Leah Faye
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I just bought that jacket for my girl at Target (I believe it’s the same) It’s really funny bc while i would readily admit to copying your sense of style, we really do often choose the same things for our girls at Gap and now Target! so funny.
Can’t believe how long I’ve been following your family and blog, it’s kinda crazy. I just had my second baby, a boy, which makes me feel even more in sync with you. ha!
I LOVE your hat. The bright colors with the lipstick look great on you!
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oh my gosh! Samson is looking so grown up, and I LOVE his hair! what a little stud!
Always such gorgeous pics. What a fun day!
E and S are looking like big kids now – especially Samson, I swear he was still looking like a little baby just a few posts ago!
So so cute!!
oh my goodness – samson is getting SO big!! time flies…
Val
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Love Samson’s shirt! And he’s such a big boy now! It’s adorable and lovely to see how much your 2 children have grown over the past year and months. :))
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So many wonderful photos!!!
I love the one of Samson looking at the fishes!
My goodness, look at Eleanor’s eyes, she has stunning eye lashes. Such a pretty little girl. Both your kids are so cute!
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Spend a day at the zoo with children is the best and if you’re already great friends and true?. As enjoy. Kisses and happy last Wednesday morning Friday.
I just love your colourful style! Where did you get that hat? It’s adorable!
I absolutely love your hat too… please do tell where you got it from? Although having said that I have such a big head that it most likely doesn’t come in my size… ha.
*sigh* can we be friends in real life? of course that would mean I have to move to New York (which I’m okay with ;)… hahaha Love every post, you guys live a beautiful life. xo
bug carroussel? can’t get better than that! :) It has to be an amazing experience to visit a zoo with kids, love their excited faces!
The bx zoo makes for some great memories.y brother and I used to go there as kids and we remember every trip.
Taza, Who makes Eleanor’s shoes?!
your kiddos are just so dang cute! love samson’s little outfit :D
xxoo,
nikki
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Oooh, Eleanor’s face at the carousel is the best!!!
Love your hat
Rayani
Awesome gallery of the zoo day!
Oh goodness, her face in that last shot is priceless!!
xo TJ
I have a really, REALLY weird memento from the Bronx Zoo–a scar on my shoulder from when someone dropped either their cigarette or the ask from it on my shoulder as a baby in a stroller! I know, weird, huh? My parents could not, for the life of them, figure out why I was yelling and it left a 2nd degree burn. It grew with me, though it was teensy on my toddler shoulder at the time, and it is a funny story at this time. I don’t remember it at all, of course. :D
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The Bronx Zoo looks lovely! Here in London, the zoo hosts grown ups only nights- but all the animals are asleep! They have a gorgeous little carousel as well. What’s Central Park zoo like?
adorable as ever and as always!! your kiddies are the sweetest!
xx
i’m so impressed that you take them fun places by yourself (or, with friends even). i’m too anxious to go on big outings like this without daddy to help out. i’m trying to be a bit more adventurous…
wow what a great day!! my LO is obsessed with the monkeys so we visit our local zoo often!! such great pictures!!! xoxo
yesterday was such perfect weather for the zoo!! haven’t been up there in a few years, might be time for another trip. (your kids are getting so big! adorable…)
Samson is starting to look a lot like your brother! E’s face in the last picture is adorable she looks so happy
This looks fun!
Love the orange fedora – a great nod to fall. Beautiful photos of the littles, as per usual.
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Looks like fun was had by all at the zoo!! Beautiful photos :)
~ Bev
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Adorable pictures :D Looks like it was a blast!
I really love your pictures!! <3 http://twicee2.blogspot.com.es/
Why do the pictures only show up half the time since your site redesign (which I love, when I can see it :))?
What a sweet spirits your family have. When I look at you, i can´t help but falling in love every.single.time with all of you :) Hugs!
Where is your blazer from?! :D
Samson is turning in to such a little dude! xx
That look on Eleanor’s face! Perfect. You perfectly captured her excitement…and maybe a little nervous?
You absolutely MUST go back in the summer when more of the animals are out or at least when the children zoo is open! I went two weeks ago and was so sad that it was being renovated, even as an adult! I grew up going there and there are so many activities your littles would have loved, including the petting zoo where you get to feed the animals!
xx
Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes
Looks like you guys had fun- taking little ones to the zoo is absolutely the best. I can’t wait to take my little guy!
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Love that look of pure contentment on that sweet little face!!
oh my goodness, look at that third last photo of S! such a stud!
this looks like such a fun day out. we live round the corner from edinburgh zoo and have a yearly pass, we love going even if just for half an hour to say hello to the penguins (mine and my son’s fave!) we’re eagerly waiting to hear if the female panda is pregnant. fingers crossed!
oh and that picture of samson with the fish….CUTE!
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I love the zoo! Going to visit zoos in other cities is a blast too. I really loved the Washington D.C. zoo.
xoxo
Taylor
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oh man. i can’t wait to take little kiddies to the zoo. always my favorite!
love your pink lipstick!
Naomi,
I have been following your blog for quite some time now and I just love it. You have the most beautiful children and I love how they are always smiling and happy. I don’t have kids yet but someday I hope mine are as joyful and contented as yours are!
Thank you for being willing to share little bits of your life!
-Ragan
Your hat is gorgeous. Where does it come from?
Eva FRANCE
So many wonderful photos! Looks like it was a blast! :)
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que lindas fotos !!!! nice photos !!!
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bikiñosss… kisses
Such cute pics! Zoo’s are always the best in the fall! I am love with your hat, I would love to know where it is from!
i am in love with all of your hats!
and kiddos, too!
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Am I the only one who read this and wanted to go to the zoo right away? :)
I remember going to the Bronz Zoo in 1993 on my first trip to the US from St Vincent. I’ve been thinking of buying annual membership to The London Zoo for so long. I better get right at it.
This day looks like it was smiles and laughter all around! So glad you all had the chance to finally go. I’m not sure if they’re doing it this year, but when I was in high school, the family I babysat for and I went to the Bronx Zoo Christmas Lights!!! Seeing as you love Christmas, I wanted to share! It’s a night time event, and you walk through the zoo (a portion of it) and they have these lights set up that form animals and shapes. To be honest, I can’t remember everything, but what I do remember is going on the bug carousel and getting our photo taken from the zoo (which I still kept) I remember just laughing and being altogether with them. My description isn’t the very best, but it was a lot of fun and different. And if any of it sounds interesting, definitely look into it because you might enjoy it with your family :)
I think you’re so right about just being outside with good company!! And Eleanor looks SO happy on that bug- like she’s wishing for the ride never to end xx
First photo is amazing :)
beautiful pictures!
The zoo never gets old. It’s fun to have more excuses now with the littles, isn’t it?! ;)
And OH MAN, aren’t you guys the most stylin’ family out there! :) love it!
xo,
Henna
http://hennablossom.com
Aww the zoo never gets old, no matter what age you are!
Also loving the shade of your lipstick! Great colour : )
Naomi, hi!
I’m always around here, ever since E was born and never really commented, but today I just had to! These kids must be the cutest kids in the world! Look at their happy happy faces! You are so lucky!
All the very very best for you and yours!
:)
Im pretty sure you are the best mom ever!! gorgeous photos!