We were walking through the primate exhibit when her ears first detected the faint strains of the carousel music. As soon as she saw it, Ellie started asking to 'ride the horses.' We were able to put her off until later, but the second time by, we agreed to let her take ride. I must say we were skeptical that when it came time to mount her steed, Ellie would panic and ask for one of us to hold her. Not so! I have to say I can't remember seeing her quite so happy. It was such a thrill to see her perpetual grin. The smiles below are not theatrics for the camera, they are the genuine, bona fide, real deal. I had to blink back tears and the silly the grin on my own face watching her.
At one point, she held out her arm and exclaimed, "Mary Poppins!"
Until yesterday, I don't know that she believed carousels really existed!
I know this is out of focus because they're moving, but just another precious photo of her joy!
At one point, she held out her arm and exclaimed, "Mary Poppins!" 
I know this is out of focus because they're moving, but just another precious photo of her joy!
2 comments:
Ellie is definitely a girl after my own heart!!! Even to this day, when I see a carousel I take a ride. What fun!!! Can't wait to see you-all.
So adorable! I know it made you all happy to see her so happy! Lenox wants to ride anything and everything, and does, but he does it all with zero expression on his face. It's so much more fun for everyone when you can see someone having a good time. Those smiles are contagious! :)
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