"There are two lasting bequests we can give our children. One is roots. The other is wings."
Hodding Carter Jr.

05 May 2009

Cinco de my-oh-my

We, in the Knudsen household, have become honorary paleontologists. Under Will's expert tutelage, of course. So news of Brookfield Zoo's new Dinosaurs Alive! exhibit was very well received.

Will, Elle and I checked it out after school today. As we entered the exhibit, Elle looked up and slowly said, "Oh. My. Goooodness." Apparently she was impressed; so much so, my back is still sore from carrying her intimidated little self. Even Will held my hand tighter than usual.
The kids did manage to pose in front of a few favorites. Note they're all vegetarians. No snacking on Will or Ellie!
But Will did pretend to feed this guy. Ask him which one it is (I forget).
I think I've been spoiled by Walking with Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Park, where the dinosaurs are darn-near real. But the size of these guys didn't disappoint. Any more realistic, and I would've had trouble convincing Will and Ellie to get this close!

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