Showing posts with label Zoo. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Zoo. Show all posts
Monday, January 29, 2018
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Halloween Fun
The past 2 weeks were filled with fun Halloween activities! In addition to going to the pumpkin patch, we had a Halloween-themed Playdate, went to ZooBoo, went Trick or Treating at our local high school, and went to a Halloween Party at the library.
First up, we had a Halloween Playdate with a few of my favorite little kids. Amy did a great job organizing the playdate and hosting our crazy crew! The kids played, had a ghost hunt for treats in the backyard, played with silly string, decorated their own sugar cookies, made spiders, and celebrated Logan's 5th Birthday!
We had a lot of fun, and Amy wins for best group photo of the day!
A few days later, we went to the Pumpkin Patch, but I already covered that!
Moving on to ZooBoo at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. We went on Saturday, but Grant is swamped at work, so he decided to go to work. I didn't want the kids to miss it, so I attempted it alone. It was very crowded, but once again, it went well! We met up with some friends who were there at the same time. We briefly saw Tracy and her family right after we arrived, then they went ahead of us. We walked through most of the zoo with Steph and her family, and split up near the end.
Liam slept most of the time, and there was an incident with a goat eating Lily's braid. I thought her hair was just matted with goat spit, but the next day, a huge clump of hair came out when I took out her braid! Poor kid!
The kids got candy, got their faces painted, posed with princesses, and played with their friends. We said goodbye to Steph and her family, and headed over to the two haunted houses. My kids love them. They are a hit every year we go! Awesome animated things, scary scenes, a fog machine, a bubble blower, smoke filled bubbles to pop, and werewolves on chains. How much cooler can it get?!?
Even though it took us an hour to get out of the zoo, it was absolutely worth it!
On Monday, we went Trick or Treating at our high school with my friend, Amber, and her son, Jack. We go every year! The high school students do such a great job! Each room has a theme, and the kids get a ton of candy as they trick or treat through the high school. This year, Dylan was over the age limit, and couldn't come. We really missed him, and I think he was bummed, too. Once again, Liam slept through most of it!
A friend of Grant's parents made a photo appearance!
Despite a rough start involving an angry toddler who was bummed that her favorite Elsa costume was dirty, we had fun. We got through the school quickly, and the kids got a lot of candy!
Yesterday, I took Lily and Liam to the library Halloween Party. We stayed long enough for Lily to paint a pumpkin and eat a cookie!
Tonight, we're carving our family pumpkin, and tomorrow is Halloween! Trick or Treating AND a Halloween Party at our house! Dylan, Lexie, and Lily are so excited!
First up, we had a Halloween Playdate with a few of my favorite little kids. Amy did a great job organizing the playdate and hosting our crazy crew! The kids played, had a ghost hunt for treats in the backyard, played with silly string, decorated their own sugar cookies, made spiders, and celebrated Logan's 5th Birthday!
We had a lot of fun, and Amy wins for best group photo of the day!
A few days later, we went to the Pumpkin Patch, but I already covered that!
Moving on to ZooBoo at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium. We went on Saturday, but Grant is swamped at work, so he decided to go to work. I didn't want the kids to miss it, so I attempted it alone. It was very crowded, but once again, it went well! We met up with some friends who were there at the same time. We briefly saw Tracy and her family right after we arrived, then they went ahead of us. We walked through most of the zoo with Steph and her family, and split up near the end.
Liam slept most of the time, and there was an incident with a goat eating Lily's braid. I thought her hair was just matted with goat spit, but the next day, a huge clump of hair came out when I took out her braid! Poor kid!
The kids got candy, got their faces painted, posed with princesses, and played with their friends. We said goodbye to Steph and her family, and headed over to the two haunted houses. My kids love them. They are a hit every year we go! Awesome animated things, scary scenes, a fog machine, a bubble blower, smoke filled bubbles to pop, and werewolves on chains. How much cooler can it get?!?
Even though it took us an hour to get out of the zoo, it was absolutely worth it!
On Monday, we went Trick or Treating at our high school with my friend, Amber, and her son, Jack. We go every year! The high school students do such a great job! Each room has a theme, and the kids get a ton of candy as they trick or treat through the high school. This year, Dylan was over the age limit, and couldn't come. We really missed him, and I think he was bummed, too. Once again, Liam slept through most of it!
A friend of Grant's parents made a photo appearance!
Despite a rough start involving an angry toddler who was bummed that her favorite Elsa costume was dirty, we had fun. We got through the school quickly, and the kids got a lot of candy!
Yesterday, I took Lily and Liam to the library Halloween Party. We stayed long enough for Lily to paint a pumpkin and eat a cookie!
Tonight, we're carving our family pumpkin, and tomorrow is Halloween! Trick or Treating AND a Halloween Party at our house! Dylan, Lexie, and Lily are so excited!
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Dream Night at the Zoo
On Sunday evening, we attended Dream Night at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium.
It was an invitation-only event, and we received the tickets through Liam's Down Syndrome Clinic. Grant wasn't feeling well, but the kids were excited to go, so I decided to conquer the zoo with 4 kids by myself. It was pouring down rain as I drove into the city, but I kept my fingers crossed. Sure enough, the skies cleared just as we arrived!
I put Liam in the Ergo, shoved Lily and our ridiculous amount of gear into the stroller, made sure the big kids were holding on to the stroller, and we headed into the zoo for our adventure.
It was Liam's first visit and he really was interested in everything that was going on around him! Several of the animals caught his attention. He didn't get to participate in any of the activities, but I'm sure he will enjoy it next year! It was also our first visit to the zoo this year!
We ran into a sweet family we knew and enjoyed talking to them. I also observed the sweetest moment between a mom and her adult son, who had Down Syndrome. She told her group to find their buddies. The man wrapped his arm around her shoulders, hugged her and said, "You will always be my buddy, mom. Always and forever." Let me just say, I had to wipe tears away.
Dylan, Lexie, and Lily had a great time! Although we skipped the behind the scenes tour and pictures with a giraffe due to long lines, there was plenty to do. They got to make animal masks, listen to bands, dance with radio disney, play on the playgrounds, and ride the log ride and carousel.
It was fun to be at the zoo in the evening. We have never done that before! I have to admit, I was proud of myself and the kids. We managed to have a stress free visit to the zoo, even though they outnumbered me 4 to 1!
We had so much fun! The kids left the zoo with smiles on their faces and lots of goodies. It was such a special night for so many special kids! I'm sure Liam is going to love it next year!
It was an invitation-only event, and we received the tickets through Liam's Down Syndrome Clinic. Grant wasn't feeling well, but the kids were excited to go, so I decided to conquer the zoo with 4 kids by myself. It was pouring down rain as I drove into the city, but I kept my fingers crossed. Sure enough, the skies cleared just as we arrived!
I put Liam in the Ergo, shoved Lily and our ridiculous amount of gear into the stroller, made sure the big kids were holding on to the stroller, and we headed into the zoo for our adventure.
It was Liam's first visit and he really was interested in everything that was going on around him! Several of the animals caught his attention. He didn't get to participate in any of the activities, but I'm sure he will enjoy it next year! It was also our first visit to the zoo this year!
We ran into a sweet family we knew and enjoyed talking to them. I also observed the sweetest moment between a mom and her adult son, who had Down Syndrome. She told her group to find their buddies. The man wrapped his arm around her shoulders, hugged her and said, "You will always be my buddy, mom. Always and forever." Let me just say, I had to wipe tears away.
Dylan, Lexie, and Lily had a great time! Although we skipped the behind the scenes tour and pictures with a giraffe due to long lines, there was plenty to do. They got to make animal masks, listen to bands, dance with radio disney, play on the playgrounds, and ride the log ride and carousel.
It was fun to be at the zoo in the evening. We have never done that before! I have to admit, I was proud of myself and the kids. We managed to have a stress free visit to the zoo, even though they outnumbered me 4 to 1!
We had so much fun! The kids left the zoo with smiles on their faces and lots of goodies. It was such a special night for so many special kids! I'm sure Liam is going to love it next year!
