Family Fun Day

Today was so much fun! It was our first official family fun day and it could not have been better...aside from the 30 degree weather! Hey, at least it is not snowing!!! I was browsing the internet last week looking for different things to do around Layton so that we can explore and have something fun to do every weekend. I decided each weekend we are going to have a Family Fun Day (probably on Saturday) and then on Sunday we will work on finishing projects around the house. Lincoln happened to glance at the computer RIGHT when I clicked on the Hogle Zoo. Ever since then, he tells me at least 10 times a day how he wants to go to the zoo. I have been able to hold him off by saying when dad is home from work we will go. Well, dad was home from work today, and you better believe the FIRST thing out of Lincoln's mouth when he woke up was "I want go zoo!!!" So I made a hot breakfast, we all showered and got dressed and away we went. I wasn't THRILLED with going today since the high was going to be 36 when we were there...BUT I also knew I had promised Lincoln and I needed to follow through.

Let me tell you, I have not seen this boy sooo happy in such a long time! He has such a love for animals and it is so stinkin cute. His favorite was the elephants...and he kept asking to go back and see them. His least favorite was probably the Ape Encounter...only because the Giant Gorilla came up to the window and just looked RIGHT AT LINCOLN for a good minute...poor little man screamed his head off!!!  I was a little sad because a lot of the exhibits were closed due to weather, but he did not seem to mind. He did however, manage to talk us into buying Carousel Tickets...he promised he would love it and that he wasn't afraid...well he screamed. He refused to ride on an animal so Shaun and him sat on the bench...and he clung to Shaun the entire time (well he did let go a little the last 30 seconds). He LOVED being able to just stare in awe at all the animals. I am pretty sure this boy is going to work in the animal field in someway or another when he is older.

We grabbed some lunch before heading home. Then we stopped by the mall to grab a couple things, grabbed some milkshakes, and headed home. Now we are searching for a movie to watch tonight while snuggling and eating popcorn before we have to say bye as dad goes back to work. I officially declare Family Fun Day a HUGE success...with ALL 3 of us!!! It was JUST what we ALL needed! :)

PS Utah is REALLY starting to grow on me! I was even able to wear sandals today...in the 30 degree weather! lol