More zoo

So apparently the only time I take pictures is when we go to the zoo or go skiing. So I'm going to post this week about the zoo and skiing. It's better than no post at all, right? Anywho, we went to the zoo and played with a polar bear - which was cool and apt since we've decided in PC, March rolls in like a lion, and out like a polar bear.

zoo in the rain

Cimbing at the zoo doesn't change, but the clothing necessary to do so sure does.. Cold wet saturday = lots of layers. Good thing the sculputres and the girls didn't seem to mind.

Fun with the Fish

So the original plan for C's birthday was to spend the afternoon playing at the base of one of the mountains (think Zip lines, Alpine slides, etc). Then it snowed.

It was relatively dry that morning so soccer was still on:

 But it was pretty clear that our time outside was limited...

...so we adjusted and had a lovely afternoon at the aquarium instead! M stayed back with Alex and I took C and her friend to strategize...

...and then see everything

And also eat the world cutest doughnut to celebrate.

More zoo friends

 It was awesome this past weekend.. any guesses where we ended up Sunday?

Bet you called it. Back to the Zoo! Only this time Sadie and Jamie (or neighbors) came with.

C decided to spend some of her money on tickets for the carousel. We were one of the last groups on so got a bit scattered, but C managed to nap a friendly looking ostrich. Sadie and M were about to settle for a ride from a bench, when a really nice Dad who was on a seal next to his daughter saw us sitting, got off the seal, and convinced Sadie and M it would be fun to ride together. I don't know about fun but it sure was cute.

Not pictured, the bird show that Jamie convienced us to go see where the eagles and hawks and other birds fly RIGHT OVER YOUR HEAD. It was awful. I have no idea why everyone else seemed to be enjoying it so much ;)

A new friend

Had a lovely day at the zoo this past weekend. Some neat new bug sculptures:

And the most friendly sea lion I'd ever seen!

Wheeler Farm

A couple weekends back we finally made it to a Salt Lake staple - Wheeler Farm:
http://www.wheelerfarm.com/

Basically it's a working farm within the city limits, which gives kids easy access to hang out with sheep, goats, chickens, horses, and of course cows.

Highlights of the trip include finding a horse that looked like Romeo...

...terrorizing mama by getting really close to the geese...

... spending time with Avi ..

... and getting a picture from Lauren's phone which takes much nicer pictures than mine does :o)

Museum of Natural History

So turns out Salt Lake has a museum of natural history - who new? Me and M went and hung out there a bit with Avi and her family this weekend.

The whole place was pretty awesome, but the best were watching the scientists (aka the people like Aunt Rachel) at work :o)

Zoo update

In case you were wondering, we still like the sculptures zoo...

...but luckily the lioness seems to have lost her taste for small blond children.

No pictured, the grey wolf who was more than a little interested in both small blond children about 5 feet across the fencing from him. We didn't linger too long there...