16-ft. Sneeze.

Today we went to the zoo, and today perhaps Reid had an encounter with the giraffes that scarred him for life. You see, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo has this very neat observation deck that allows you to be at eye level with the giraffes and feed them snack crackers. Usually, Reid wants nothing to do with these long-necked creatures, but today he was feeling brave and ready to try feeding them a cracker. Buckled into his stroller and with the treat in hand, Reid held up the cracker for his spotted pal. The long neck and even longer giraffe tongue stretched over the fence to almost within a lick's reach. However, at that same moment came a bizarre sound and strange spray. The giraffe sneezed on us!! Jami started laughing at the odd turn of events. Reid started screaming because he was so freaked out by what had just happened. Luke started asking questions, "What was that?!" We did eventually get Reid calmed down, but it's pretty likely he won't want to linger around the giraffe exhibit at any future zoo visits. The above photo was taken several hours after the sneezing incident ... he's obviously a little happier!