The Boise Zoo – last October

 

We have a pretty good zoo here. The kids love to go. It seems like we end up going usually a couple of times a year. Here are just some pictures of our trip there last fall.

Everyone had their own idea of where to go first!

 

No, that’s not a real Komodo Dragon that Spencer is standing on. But they do have a real one here that is this size! 

My what big ears you have!

I think within the last year they added a brand new section on to the zoo. They call it the African Safari (or something to that effect). There is now a jungle cruise boat ride you can take; two giraffes; and lions! It is a really fun new area.

 

 

 

The elephant Ben is standing in front of is baby elephant statue thing that sprays water out of his trunk periodically. That’s why Spencer’s hair is wet in his picture.

 

Awe, what cute kids. I love my family!

The toothless wonder! (from last fall)

 

Emma is really good at pulling out loose teeth, but not as quick at growing them back in! In this picture I think she has 5 teeth that are trying to grow in.

Okay, so this is a bit more current of a picture. And I know it’s hard to see, but she is actually starting to grow more teeth! Hurrah! It’s awfully hard for a kid to eat with almost no front teeth. We’ve seen a lot of gnawing with her side molars for many, many months. 

Camping (last summer)

We took the family camping last summer for the first time. We went to the same place that the boys go for Father and Sons. It’s a little far, but it is so beautiful.

Of course, we had to practice in the back yard first.

We found a great site that was near the little river. The water was pretty cold, but we all had so much fun wading in the water and playing in the sand.

And then of course sitting around the camp fire and roasting marshmallows is a must. It amazes me how naturally the boys take to “tending” the fire. They were constantly making sure it had enough wood, and adding sticks they collected as needed.

     

And lastly, it was so neat for the kids to be able to see a real owl that night. I know it’s hard to see in this picture, but it is sitting at the very top of the tallest tree. We heard it calling and saw it swoop to the ground a couple of times. And the kids had to take the opportunity to practice their owl calls to a real owl! They were so cute I could hardly stand it! We had such a great time and we can’t wait to go camping more this summer too.

Temple Square (of LAST summer)

 

After we left my parents house, we decided to stop at Temple Square on our way home. I don’t remember the last time we had been there, so we thought it would be a perfect time to stop by.

 

These first pictures are from on top of the Conference Center. We’ve visited the Conference Center several times, but this was the first time we were able to go on top!

 

 

These other pictures are just random shots around Temple Square. The kids had a good time!

 

I love pictures of the kids smelling flowers! I just think it is so sweet.

Ivins Part 3 (of LAST summer)

 

One of the days we took the kids to a splash pad that is close to the house. We had surprisingly cool weather last year while we were there, so it was still a little chilly for the kids. But they had so much fun.

               Dominic                                                       Mitchell                         

 

              Spencer 

 

              Ben

And here’s Mom. I really like this picture of her. I think this is the only picture we got of her that trip. What were we thinking? We’ll for sure have to take more pictures of Grandma and Grandpa next time we go.

                         Emma

 

Here are the kids huddled up and cold!                       This is Kelsey.