Oh, Dear (Deer)!

"Oh, dear (deer)" was what was on Reed's mind as he was surprised by a very large, antlered deer at our trip yesterday to the zoo. These photos shw Reed looking for the deer (notice the antlers near the bottom), the deer popping up, and Reed deciding to make a quick get-away from the scene. When he was asked why he left (Reed is usually very enamored by deer), Reed stated that the "anwahs (antlers) too big too close" . They were very large and surprisingly near the viewing area.

Despite the close encounter with the deer, Reed and his Mommy spent a long time walking around outside, looking at all the animals in their winter habitats and also spending some time looking at the indoor exhibits, including the newest baby monkey, who was just born last month at the zoo!