Gators!

In an effort to sideline some of the sadness I have been feeling lately, Danny and I took a trip down to the Alligator Park in Natchitoches, LA on Saturday, June 9th. As an ardent animal-lover, I figured this would be the type of trip that would boost my dragging spirits. I was absolutely right! Besides the 115 degree temperatures and the sweat pouring from every pore in my body, I had an awesome time. Danny even bought me a grape snow cone...my favorite! I'll let the pictures tell the story, so follow along!

Danny and I held a small gator...you see who got the head!

Danny is a good sport when I make him stand beside cheesy signs like this one!

This is the Cajun Queen boat that was used to feed the gators from at show time. Look at those things swarming to the boat...they know when it's time to eat!

They feed the gators raw chicken...and they clearly like it!

Lots of them jumped out of the water to retrieve their share of the chicken.

I thought this sign was hilarious!

I tend to attract the goats of the world (long story with a history dating back to the Knoxville law school days), and I think they're pretty darn cute. They knew I had food, so that helped them like me!

This goat was my favorite! He ran across the little goat yard to visit with me.

Danny tried to feed the smaller goats, but the big guys kept knocking the little ones out of the way...meanies.

Emus are probably the most hideous birds I've ever seen.

This little raccoon was Danny's favorite. He figured he'd just reach into the tube to retrieve his treats...smart guy!

I was sure to kiss this gator on the way out! The stuffed gator in my hand was purchased for Baby Watson since he/she went along, too.