Crazy Drive + Zoo

So yesterday Riley and I had plans to meet Erika at the zoo. We were going along with the plan until I got a flat, I mean a blowout, on I-55. Luckily Riley and I were able to get to the shoulder without any problems and with Mike's help, roadside assistance was there to change the tire. (I did not have my oh so important Allstate Motor Club card with me.) Riley thank goodness was a trooper through the whole ordeal and thanks to the little tv for making this possible. Riley did not like the idea of canceling our plans and heading home, so we carried on to the zoo. We had a fun time with Auntie Bika and got to see some animals, ride the carousel, and have a picnic. We also got to see Grammy and Papa when they arrived for a bonus day of volunteering. Riley did not get a nap and by 7, she was snoozing while sitting up on the couch. It was a great day, minus the adventure we had on the way. Could have done without that. Oh and today I went and got the tire replaced. We also found out what caused our blowout...needle nose pliers inside!! Somehow they must have gotten run over by another car and catapulted into our tire. Thank goodness we were all right and it was the tire and not a window. (it was the tire right by Riley!) Thank you to whoever was watching out for us yesterday!!