Tate's first trip to the Knoxville Zoo

On Saturday November 14th the Knoxville Zoo had a free zoo day so Travis and I thought that this would be the perfect opportunity to take Tate. Donations were being taken so we cleaned out our pantry. We arrived a little before the zoo opened because we were afraid of the crowd due to the beautiful weather. The weather was in the 70s in November! What a beautiful day! When we arrived we received a goody bag and free waters. We saw lots of animals...elephants, zebras, lions, giraffes, numerous birds, snakes, gorillas, bears, including penguins (Tate's Halloween costume), etc. The gorillas were the most fun to watch because they are so huge and there movements are human like. We had a great time and can't wait to go back soon!

Tate the Penguin

Halloween this year was special. It is the first year Tate dressed up in a real costume. He was only a month old in 2008 so he wore a "First Halloween" onesie as his costume. This year he was a penguin...a cute one if I must say. Travis and I picked out his costume last season at the childrens place outlet in Pigeon Forge. Halloween was on a Saturday this year so we had a full day. We invited friends over for hotdogs but the rain ruined the plans to cook the dogs over a warm fire. Tate also did not get to actually trick or treat due to the weather but hopefully next year will be better. Tate had lots of kids to play with...Izzie the Minnie Mouse, Sydney and Anniston as Thing 1 and Thing 2. Millie the lady bug, Mackinzie the other Minnie Mouse, Savannah and Maddie the witches, and Maddie the Cat. UT also had a football game that night so everyone stayed and watched the game together. We had a great Halloween 2009! Oh the suspense of what Tate will be next year...