Just thought I'd post some pictures from the last part of June. Hayden and I have been keeping busy, which is good for both of us. I haven't taken pics of everything, but here's at least a sampling. Above is a picture at the Living Planet Aquarium. On this visit we had a chance to witness the feedings of the mudskippers (land fish) and the archer fish. The archer fish were fun to watch because they shoot water at their food so it falls down to them. We were both pretty entertained.
One day we went to Gardner Village with my mom. Here they are making funny faces. We brought some bread so Hayden could feed the ducks, too.
So Hayden had this craving for a drumstick, so I finally took him KFC so he could devour one. My little crazy carnivore!
We have weekly playdates with my friend, Jenny, and her kids so I finally captured a couple of pics in their backyard.
Hayden and Graci enjoying the inflatable slide and pool
I am babysitting my nephew, Gage, a few times during the week while my sis is going to school. One morning we went on a walk to this physics discovery park in Pleasant Grove. It was about a two-mile walk (Gage was in a stroller), but the kids definitely enjoyed themselves. I had to take advantage of the one moment they sat still long enough for me to snap a pic.
Since we have Thanksgiving Point memberships, we go there every week. This week we finally saw one of the 3D dinosaur movies they have playing at the museum. Hayden actually wore the 3D glasses (amazing feat in our world). It was neat and educational...can you really beat that!?
Most recently, after our trip to the library and lunch date with Jenny and her kids, the weather appeared to be perfect for hiking. I quickly got us both ready and we headed over to the Bell Canyon trail. It is basically a vertical climb up the mountain (the easier part for both of us since my quads were still recovering from a race). We made it to this lake pictured by us (I am sure it has a name) and then the rain started. I thought it would just sprinkle, but it started coming down pretty good. We started our descent down the mountain, but when I heard the LOUD thunder, I tried to pick up the pace a bit (ya, easier said then done with a 5-year-old). Luckily we made it to the bottom safely. Oh, one of the favorite parts of the hike was watching the ducks and ducklings at the lake. They were trying to find shelter from the rain, and it was interesting to see how the mallards found a spot while the mama and her ducklings swam over to it. The mama duck was pretty protective because some of the smaller ducklings were getting pulled by the current. Nature is just always fascinating!
Since we have Thanksgiving Point memberships, we go there every week. This week we finally saw one of the 3D dinosaur movies they have playing at the museum. Hayden actually wore the 3D glasses (amazing feat in our world). It was neat and educational...can you really beat that!?
Most recently, after our trip to the library and lunch date with Jenny and her kids, the weather appeared to be perfect for hiking. I quickly got us both ready and we headed over to the Bell Canyon trail. It is basically a vertical climb up the mountain (the easier part for both of us since my quads were still recovering from a race). We made it to this lake pictured by us (I am sure it has a name) and then the rain started. I thought it would just sprinkle, but it started coming down pretty good. We started our descent down the mountain, but when I heard the LOUD thunder, I tried to pick up the pace a bit (ya, easier said then done with a 5-year-old). Luckily we made it to the bottom safely. Oh, one of the favorite parts of the hike was watching the ducks and ducklings at the lake. They were trying to find shelter from the rain, and it was interesting to see how the mallards found a spot while the mama and her ducklings swam over to it. The mama duck was pretty protective because some of the smaller ducklings were getting pulled by the current. Nature is just always fascinating!
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