Riverbanks Zoo with the Everts & Baileys 2025

Since I'm ready to be a grandma, but not ready for Baylie to be a mom, I have unofficially adopted a family in our ward to be my grandchildren. There are four of them, the oldest is six, and their mom is pregnant. I sit in front of them in church on Sundays so I have someone to play with.

On July 18 we went to the zoo with the Everts and the Baileys. Baylie was babysitting two young girls so they went with us as well.

Avery, Riley, x, x, Declan, and Charlie

Feeding the giraffes is always a favorite. The tongues are so long!

On the train.

On the carousel.

Alee Bailey and Jalen on the ropes course.

Jalen, Gideon and Alee

We have a great zoo. We don't go as often now that the kids are older, but it's still always a good time.