Goodbye to Bubba

Beth's summer job here in Maryland unexpectedly ended in July (which we won't discuss since we are still not pleased). Being the resourceful girl she is, she had herself a lifeguarding job in Utah less than 24 hours later. Sadly, it meant she would have to leave us. In the few days we had left, we tried to fit in some fun things we had been planning to do this summer. First, a visit to Plumpton Park Zoo for the feeding of various animals. 

Catherine was hesitant. She threw food rather than let them eat from her hand:

Seth was not hesitant: 

Nor was Aaron: 

Aaron was THRILLED with the whole process: 

The zoo crew: 

Beth lecturing the alpaca who stole Catherine's cup of food: 

Said alpaca was unrepentant: 

Beth feeding a sheep: 

Seth and Catherine feed the whiny donkey: 

Aaron tries to feed the animals small rocks after his food runs out: 

Climbing is hard with short legs: 

We also made the "hike" to Kilgore Falls for some water fun. Between carrying lunches, water toys and Aaron, I didn't bring my camera along. But much fun was had, and we apparently wore the girls out: 

(A common Beth position. Very uncommon for Catherine)

The kids were not happy to see Aunt Bubba go home. Aaron in particular was very attached to Beth and could get her to do almost anything for him. Good thing she'll be back soon!