Oglebay

Our family enjoyed a super getaway to a surprisingly nearby, beautiful and relaxing place last weekend with some extended family.  We all stayed together in one big cabin and enjoyed all kinds of outdoor and indoor time together.  Owen liked it so much that he said on the way home, "I think I like Oglebay even better than our trip to Disney because it was more in nature and much less crowded."  I have to agree- it was so nice to all be together and it was really fun too!

This is one of my favorite things to do with Owen in the summer.

They have a great nature center there with programs and activities for all ages.  This snake program was a highlight for sure!

Cousins!!!

The zoo is small, but very unique and interactive.  The girls loved playing vet!!

It was no surprise that Audrey chose the cheetah for a check-up!

Here is our bird boy... he loved getting up close to this red-tailed hawk.

Dinosaurs have invaded- Audrey kept asking, "they're not real, right?"  

Our little paleontologists...

Feeding the lorikeets

This one didn't move or make noise, so she wasn't as shy to go right up to it!

Up close with the spectacled bear.

The paddle boats in the "lake" were a favorite too!

Sparklers and s'mores on our last night

Hiking buddies!

Still loves elephants!!!