Pioneer Day - July 24th

Our great state commemorates today as a holiday due to the courageous pioneer men, women and children let by Brigham Young who walked into the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. What a tremendous journey, trial and miracles that happened on that adventure heading west from Navoo, Illinois.

Today in celebration the South Clan tends to make their way up to Hogle Zoo for a nice morning adventure of their own. Last year we didn't attend (most likely due to me having to work) but this year we made it in full swing.

The kids and I got up early that day and headed toward the Hogle Zoo. We ran into a little but of traffic due to the marathon that happens in the Foothill area, but made it just in time as the rest of the South Clan were getting out of their cars.

 

After getting in 4 hours of seeing all of the animals, riding the carousel, drinking our refilled icee's and wearing down from getting up so early we finally headed off to Mom's for a little relaxation.

 

Relaxation turned into a second wind of energy. Mom and I headed to Cafe Rio for a little bit of dinner and as we got back from picking up the food, Brooke and Logan arrived. We quickly ate and then hurried into our swim gear for a little dip in the pool. Abi had a little incident with Grandma and had an unhappy moment. Once everything was settled we headed to the pool. Swimming for only about an hour we got out, dried off, headed back to mom's, changed and then off we went to Cottonwood Heights (Butler Park) to watch the fireworks. They had a live band playing. The fireworks were so awesome. It was really fun to see them up close and feel the boom.

 

The pictures in this collage are courtesy of my sister Brooke.

 

Such a wonderful 24th of July, the only one missing is Jeremy.

 

 

 

Zoo Pt 3

This time we decided to head to the zoo a little earlier and met up with Lauren, Andrew and Nathan. It was already getting warm for the day, but that didn't stop us.

 

Before going home, cooling off with some Zoo Icee's. Around 1:30 we decided it was time to head for the cars and grab some lunch. Such a fun afternoon with great friends.

Zoo PT 2

I am sure there will be more posts about the Zoo, but by having a Zoo Pass what more can you ask for than a couple of hours roaming around looking at crazy animals, although, I have been wondering if my two kiddo's fit the animal description.

Late in the afternoon we headed up to the Zoo and met Ryan, Laurie and Leo. We arrived around 4pm and roamed the zoo. We actually made it through the whole thing missing, but we missed the riding the Merry Go Round. Around 6 pm we decided it was time to head to the cars and find some dinner. What a fun afternoon to do as a family and especially with friends.

A Trip to the Zoo

This year Jeremy and I decided to buy a Season's pass to the Zoo. It ends up being $80 and we are able to go any time. So a trek to the zoo we went.

 

Jack and Abi at the beginning of the Zoo.

 

Giant Lego's to build towers.

 

the Elephant exhibit, the babyt elephant playing in the water

 

My two little baby chicks in an Eagles Nest.

 

We didn't make it to everything, but we will have plenty of days to do that, so in the end we rode the Merry Go Round.