Family Outing: Zoo + Soda Shop

Jacob treated us to the zoo and lunch this week (on a Thursday!).  We love the zoo and are thankful for a membership that allows us to go whenever we want.  It's one of Dakota's favorite places and she always looks forward to going.  I tried to get her to wear her bathing suit so she could splash around (seeing as it is still close to 100 degrees) and she told me, "I'm going to the zoo to see the animals."  Of course.  Why else would you go to the zoo??

Little man wants to walk so bad...but he also knows how fast he can get around on those knees.  Maybe soon!!

We've never seen the elephants do anything but stand around and kick up dirt so it was fun to see this girl swimming around.

After Dakota started asking strangers for food we decided it was time we left and bought her some lunch.  She really wanted Chick-fil-a since we have gone there several times after our zoo trips but Jacob had a special place he wanted to take us.  We dined at Wiles-Smith Drugstore, the oldest independent drugstore in Memphis and the only drugstore/soda shop left.  Dakota forgot all about CFA and enjoyed her grilled cheese and momma's chocolate milkshake.  Thanks for sharing this little gem with us Jacob.

Corban's blue eyes said, "Momma...can I puuuleeaase have some of your milkshake??"  He's irresistible.