Wildwood

Beckett and Heather visited last week and we returned to Wildwood in Minocqua, someplace we hadn't been to in probably 30 years.  It used to be strictly a petting zoo but has expanded into the real deal...bears, tigers, and lions, but still very child focused, with lots of interaction with the animals.  Here's some pics from our very enjoyable day, sure this will be an annual visit for awhile.



Only in Wisconsin.  The Smiths and Washows have played the adjacent course so we know this threat is real.  Does this remove the liability?



Before you get into the main part of the zoo you must get through the goat gauntlet.



Beckett is fearless when it comes to petting animals of any kind.  Bears and big cats pose a problem.




Heather trying to get some food to feed the goats...as she said "they don't even respect pregnant women."




Macy has a "knack" for handling these group activities.




There were a few things the goats weren't attacking.  These huge pigs were all over the place.




There was an enclosed area with thousands of parakeets.  You could get popsicle sticks covered with bird seed.  Beckett has one here.



Lucas

Macy spent a little over a week in Virginia helping Lucas and his family settle into a routine, I went out for the weekend.  Lucas is one month old and really starting to take notice of things.  Renee and Scott have adjusted their schedules as Lucas rules the day (and night).  He was 10 lbs, 8 ozs at birth and is getting quite strong already.



Scott continues to amaze with his culinary skills.  Entree's this night included both a goat and shrimp dish.  The goat was very good and a first for us all.



Scott has an iPad now too, so Lucas and Grandpa were left to their own devices...in Grandpa's case his camera.