Denver Adventures ~ Day Two!

Day Two we decided to go to the Denver Zoo!  We got there early, but the place was already hoppin', so we headed to the back of the zoo and decided to visit the monkeys and the Lorikeets first, where it was nice and quiet.

While visiting the lorikeets, you can purchase little cups of nectar to feed the birds...and if you get there early enough, they arent too full, so we timed it perfectly.

 

This little lorikeet Jordyn is feeding is only 3 months old, and up until now she has been too shy to feed from people, so we were pretty excited she chose to feed from her. 

 

Here is a close-up photo of the same little bird sitting next to her dad.

 

We enjoyed some delicious lettuce wraps and salads at the food stand near the elephant passage...it was nice to have something cold on a hot summer day!  Of course, Jordyn couldnt pass up a salty pretzel!

And Christy and i couldnt pass up an ice cold beer!  :)

 

It was a great day at the zoo...but after almost 5 hours we decided to go home...but we werent done with our fun yet...so we went to Barnes & Noble and picked up some new magazines and books.  We LOVE the book store!  Then Christy surprised us on the way home with a stop at the salon.  Look how excited Jordyn is to get her first pedicure!  Jordyn asked her, "what are we doing here?"...and Christy replied, "We're here to get our toenails done"...and Jordyns face lit up like a firefly!

I have to admit, i was a bit excited myself, as it was my first pedicure too!  I had no idea they had these fancy chairs to soak your feet...and it felt wonderful after being on them all day.

 

And here is a shot of our beautiful toes...

After our pedicures we went home to enjoy some wine on the patio...here's another shot of Christy and i showing off our toes...

and then, of course, we ordered some Chinese take out!  What an excellent day indeed!!!