Sandoval est. 1998: January 2012

Monday, January 2, 2012

Zoo Lights

Since it snowed before Christmas we had abandoned the idea of going to zoo lights for the year, but when the weather warmed up after Christmas we couldn't resist getting outside. Because we are members we were able to get in and see the animals during the day, and stay till dark and catch the lights. It was a fun day spent together as a family!

What are you all looking at?

Oh yes, he is talking to you all!

Danny, a picture by the purple seahorse...really?

Tropical Discovery was a big hit this trip. Danny hadn't been in a while so we spent a lot of time showing him around. Esaias loved the nasty looking snakes that he could run from window to window looking at. He loves Bird World also. We aren't really sure if the love is due to getting out of the stroller and getting to walk around by himself, the element/ambiance of being outside in the wild and/or seeing the animals up close and personal. Nonetheless, he loves Bird World and Tropical Discovery. Thank heavens looking at the fish were his favorite. (I hate snakes!) He spent at least 15 min. sitting in front of one aquarium just watching the same catfish swim by over and over.

It always amazes me how even the big kids who have been to the zoo a zillion times, never seem to tire of it!

Christmas Morn'

The big kids had to wait for Esaias to wake up, but it was worth it when he did! The first time you experience Christmas through the eyes of a little one is sooo much fun...priceless!

There was just the right amount of treasures to open and find. Not too much and plenty to be thankful for. The smiles are the proof.

We did have to rush our morning just a bit as we had church to get to at 1:00pm. I thought we would have plenty of time, but we still ended up hurrying to be ready on time. As you can see we all looked wonderful, but getting Esaias to cooperate and take a picture...now that's another story!

This last picture is thrown in just for fun. If you saw any of Danny's pictures at Halloween, then you know the inside joke behind him getting sheet music for artists Lionel Richie and Richard Marx. We all got a good laugh.