Zoo and Idaho!

We had some really nice days last week and fully took advantage of them. On Wednesday I took the kids to the Tracy Aviary to see the birds and feed the ducks. It was nice outside and we had fun getting out. We fed the ducks which Cayman loves to do.



We saw the the peacocks running around and went inside on building where you can see the ducks walking around up close. Cooper stuck his hand through the gate and a duck pecked at him. It didn't even scare him. He was having fun. After about an hour and a half, Cayman said she was ready to go. On the way out, Cayman colored a picture and hung it on the wall inside the gift store. She loves to color. On Thursday we took the kids to the Hogle Zoo. We asked Candice, Cohen, and Kenzley to come with us.

It was Coopers first time at the zoo and he didn't love it as much as I thought he would. He just loves to be out doing something and loves to be outside. We first watched these little monkeys swinging around the cage. They were very active. Cooper and Cory loved it.

We got to see the new little elephant. It was cute. Then we ate some lunch. We brought a picnic with us and ate outside after we saw some of the animals.

Cayman took such a huge bite of her sandwich I don't know how she swallowed it. We love Peanut butter faces!! It is always fun to eat outside!! We rode the carousel and as always, Cayman picks the peacock to sit in. Strange that she doesn't pick one that moves. Cooper had fun riding his though.

I love this picture how Cooper is standing next to the other two kids like he is so big! Saw the giraffes too! We rode the train and then that ended our day.
It was really nice to be outside in the nice sun and to hang out with Candice and the kids. We will have to do it again soon!! Friday we headed up to Idaho to see my family. For the last 1oo miles all we heard from Cayman was " I want Melanee, I want Melanee to hold me." I promise she did this nonstop. It was the longest car ride ever. She loves her Mel!! We got to my dads and my sister Mel and her husband Phil came and then my brother Ryan also came.



We ate dinner and then dad had a surprise for Cayman.....Princess and the frog princess dresses!! Cayman was in heaven!! I think she tried them on a thousand times. My little poser!!

I wanted to try and go to Mesa Falls the next day and we got up and drove up there but the road was closed. As you can see with all the snow, we didn't make it.
It was very nice outside though and not too cold. We made a stop at warm river where we were able to feed the fish. There were so many fish it was crazy.

They blend into the rocks so well that if you didn't know there were fish there you would miss them. Cayman had so much fun throwing fish food in and seeing them all jump up for it. It was a fun thing to do. We also made a stop at my favorite icecream place in Ashton. It is called the Frostop and I love it!! We had icecream and then Cayman had to play on the bear and pig with grandpa.
Cooper had a turn as well. What fun!!
On the drive back home I got a picture of the Teton Mountains. This is what I used to see out my back window growing up! Nice huh? Anyways, we made a last stop at monkey rock to see the waterfalls.

It was covered in snow in most places so we just skipped a few rocks and then we left. When you think we couldn't do anymore, you're wrong!! We went back to dads had dinner and then dad stayed home with Cooper and Cory and I took Cayman to the sand dunes. We don't need fancy ATV's, dirt bikes or dune buggy's. Nope, just our feet! We had fun climbing up the huge sand piles and racing down. This summer we will go and take sleds. Cayman had lots of fun and I remember how much fun I had many times out there as a kid. I don't know why we have never been out there before now.





It was a good night and nice weather. We had fun and got some cute pics. That ended our weekend in Idaho and then we came home Sunday.
Cayman had ballet pictures the other day and I thought I would give you a sneak peek at her costume!

She looked so cute and just loved getting her make-up on. I also did her hair pretty cute if I say so myself!!
Cooper had to be in a picture with his sister so I got a few of him too!! It's official, we have a crawler now. It is so cute and he gets into everything. We are in trouble!! He loves being able to move! He pulls himself up to things and stands and is quite the busy body.

I am one lucky mom to have such wonderful kids and I enjoy every minute with them. I have a great hubby too that loves his kids just as much as I do and does many things with them. He is great!! Love you babe!