Why I Otter...

Aw, look at the hedgehog!  This is Mommy's favorite creature, because they're just so adorable.  It appears as if the girls above are inclined to agree.  Today we went back to the library - again - but this time for an animal show.  Hampton Park Library has been absolutely incredible this summer with their activities - we've done so much there with Madison, and she's enjoyed a lot of unique crafts and experiences.  And after today, she's even touched a big snake!

This isn't the kind of boa you put around your neck.  The kids learned about all those amazing animals, and got to pet just about everyone.  Madison had never seen a bat before, but she got to pet a fruit bat today.  A legless lizard too - this one was a couple feet long, and was pretty much a snake without coiling so much.  There was a parrot from the amazon, and just for Daddy:  a baby alligator.  Madison got to feel an alligator's tail.  As you can see in this photo below, she had a great time!

All the kids did - each was focused on learning a thing or two, and seeing the animals.  But the highlight of the visit was... the otter!

This little guy was pretty hyper.  His name was Noah, and he scampered about like a cartoon character, sniffing and inspecting everything in the room, and even grabbing a stray flip-flop or two.  The kids loved this little guy - it was Madison's favorite creature from the day.

The rest of the day involved coloring and drawing, and some reading as well.  Once again, it rained outside for a bit, which was a nice way to cool things off.  We've been drenched this month, that's for sure.  I'm sure that otter is just loving all this water...!  Of course, he seemed like the type who'd be happy one way or the otter...