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The Zoo

The only thing my daughter really wanted to do at the zoo?  Race and beat everyone, everywhere.  If she lost the race (that, by the way, only SHE knew was going on) she'd drop to the ground and cry.  We have a new "no racing mom and dad" rule in the house because she hasn't learned how to lose or even call it a tie yet.

 

Oh, she did like the sculptures and the french fries and the carousel and the candy that I bribed her with...

 Not a ton of interest in the real animals though.

  

Last time we went on tour, we stopped at 3 or 4 zoos around the country.  The penguin exhibit at the Omaha zoo was supreme.  

But, zoos with stone tigers to sit on and peacocks murals to stick your head through are still Mags' favorite. 

 

 


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Published Apr 11 2008, 08:54 AM by korkor

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Chelsey Devine-Blake said:

I vividly remembering meeting you guys and Magnolia (when she was only months old) briefly in the streets of Orlando a block away from the social. Now I have just started reading your adorable little "babble blog" and I find it incredibly amazing how much she has grown! I'm not a mother, but I am a nanny and the eldest of 7 and it's just amazing how fast they grow, isn't it? You guys are awesome parents! I can't wait to read more!

April 11, 2008 6:29 PM
 

Jess said:

WHEN you next tour England (crosses fingers it will happen) you will have to come to Bristol Zoo, it's amazing!

glad to see everythings going so well, cannot WAIT to hear the new record (oh does anyone have any idea where I can get my solo project on vinyl...or if that even exsists...)

April 12, 2008 9:41 AM
 

Monique said:

I love reading your blogs. I have a 4-year-old, who by the way loves your music too, its nice to hear that I am not the only one who has to bribe my children with sweets!

April 12, 2008 2:47 PM
 

Sara said:

Adorable. :) I haven't been to a zoo in ages!

April 13, 2008 11:11 AM
 

Tracy said:

I have to say after reading some of your post, you have officially become my favorite people. I think its amazing how you have done everything I want to do musically AND raised a family, an attestant to the true flexability of the modern nuclear family.

P.S. your little girls are adorable :O)

April 14, 2008 4:34 PM
 

delftwaves said:

Well, that's how she wins.  She just rides the tigers to victory over you guys.

April 15, 2008 4:07 AM

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Kori Gardner and Jason Hammel

Kori Gardner is the organ-playing half of the band Mates of State; her husband, Jason Hammel, plays drums. Known for their vocal harmonies and euphoric melodies, Mates of State has been described by critics as "unabashed joy", "honesty at its best", a "two piece with balls", and "a band that you must see live." Their daughter, Magnolia, was born in 2004 and started touring with the band at 10 weeks. Hear their latest album, Bring it Back, at www.matesofstate.com

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