The Brookfield Zoo

This year was the best Father’s Day…ever. Partly because we have the best dad ever…and partly because all six of us kids were together for the first Father’s Day in years. And we had Leatitia and the Downes with us!

The 16th of June is also Kodiak Frankenstein Nelson’s birthday. He did his best to share the spotlight with the fathers present.

The Father’s Day/birthday cookout was fab. Peter cooked the burgers to perfection. We spent the afternoon at the Brookfield Zoo, and topped off the night with cards, gifts and cake!

Believe it or not, this is Marcus’ jubilantly-happy-smile face.

Happy Birthday, Kodiak. He had three people petting his belly at once, just a moment before this picture.

The cast of Meerkat Manor? So cute!

Colby was especially excited about the meerkats.

Those quills are way longer than I expected. What a scary little dude.

Bobo the Hobo Jo.

Alfred and Alison.

Randall the Sloth Bear.

Jackie…i think.

Alyssa and Jaida! <3

The Nelsons

The Downes

The whole family. ;)