Yesterday was Grace's actual
birth day so we decided to go out and do something fun with the family. Her choices were to go to the zoo, swimming or feed the birds. She chose to feed the birds at
Tracy Aviary. This year they had Sun Conures that we could go in and feed pieces of apple to. We all had such a great time. The birds were beautiful and Grace and Kaleb weren't a bit afraid.
After that adventure we watched a bird show and spent some time observing some of the other birds in the park. Kaleb started throwing one of his lovely tantrums, so the rest of us sat down to have a snack and he continued to scream a bit away from us. At one point a family of ducks crossed by him, Grace tried to get him excited about it but he refused. There was also a peacock that crept closer and closer to him hoping for a handout of food, clearly not bothered by the screaming. And the best was when a mother walked over and asked if he was lost! The dad pointed out that we were the parents and we all joked sarcastically about the fact that their kids must always behave perfect in public. (Ha Ha) It always helps when other parents express their sincere empathy to the situation.
Finally, he decided that wasn't fun anymore and joined us for snacks. The peacock continued to circle and eyeball us, but we had nothing to offer. When we were finished Grace hurried us out of the Bird area into the park (Liberty Park for those of you who don't know where the aviary is) so that she could go play in the water. They have the funnest little water exhibit there, well two really, but we went to the one called Seven Canyon fountain. It's an awesome outline of the canyons like the Cottonwoods and Emigration etc. Built with rock, cement and AstroTurf, it is a great place for the kids to splash, jump, and let loose in the water.
We all had a great time, the weather was perfect and the kids were beat when we got home! I love playing with my family and there are so many great things to do here in Salt Lake. Next we want to try out
Heritage Park.
After that adventure we watched a bird show and spent some time observing some of the other birds in the park. Kaleb started throwing one of his lovely tantrums, so the rest of us sat down to have a snack and he continued to scream a bit away from us. At one point a family of ducks crossed by him, Grace tried to get him excited about it but he refused. There was also a peacock that crept closer and closer to him hoping for a handout of food, clearly not bothered by the screaming. And the best was when a mother walked over and asked if he was lost! The dad pointed out that we were the parents and we all joked sarcastically about the fact that their kids must always behave perfect in public. (Ha Ha) It always helps when other parents express their sincere empathy to the situation.
Finally, he decided that wasn't fun anymore and joined us for snacks. The peacock continued to circle and eyeball us, but we had nothing to offer. When we were finished Grace hurried us out of the Bird area into the park (Liberty Park for those of you who don't know where the aviary is) so that she could go play in the water. They have the funnest little water exhibit there, well two really, but we went to the one called Seven Canyon fountain. It's an awesome outline of the canyons like the Cottonwoods and Emigration etc. Built with rock, cement and AstroTurf, it is a great place for the kids to splash, jump, and let loose in the water.
We all had a great time, the weather was perfect and the kids were beat when we got home! I love playing with my family and there are so many great things to do here in Salt Lake. Next we want to try out Heritage Park.
1 comment:
That looks like so much fun! I'm glad you guys were able to go do that. And seriously- good job on Handling Kaleb. I see way too many parents just give in when the kids throw tantrums. And I love it that a mom asked if he was lost- LOL. Classic.
Oh- and your curly hair looks way cute. :)
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