why are there dinosaurs at the zoo?

A. Three smiling Hansen boys in one picture is a rare photographic miracle.
2. I'm not really comfortable commenting on the merry-go-round pictures as I am not certain on the species of animal each child was riding on.
3. I think I can give a very fair recommendation for parking at the back gate of the zoo. Especially because all nine of us got in with the season pass Jake and I got for our wedding. I'm pretty sure that was a wedding/zoo miracle.
D. Just because the Hogle Zoo isn't a complete zoo, as half of it is under-construction, doesn't mean they should throw robotic dinosaurs around every corner. Especially the one that spits water. It pretty much ruins the zoo experience for Noah.

Riverdale Splash Pad

We had lots of fun with Jimmy's family at the splash pad. I was planning on taking the kids to the Roy Aquatic Center for Riverdale's free night but Jimmy's smart enough to think that if everyone in Riverdale is in Roy, then the people in Roy should go play in Riverdale.

Noah didn't really care for the water as much as he liked watching the kids play in the water. Near the end, he got a little wet. Abbi is completely opposite. I'm pretty sure she had a bucket of water pouring on her head the entire time. She loved it!

I'd like to point out that Jake's dream for Abbi's swim suit came true. It's pretty awesome timing that there's the new style of shorts and a shirt for swim suits. Abbi has one exactly like Marlie's but I guess we'll save it for Bear Lake.

Is there such thing as over-celebrating independence?

Our first 4th of July was a long, hot, absolutely fun day. I think everyone would agree that Old Glory Days is most likely the #1 favorite holiday of the summer. I enjoyed myself all day even if I may or may not have tossed/thrown my churro in a heated rage. I really hate being too hot.

Looking back on the holiday, I would agree that I did not fill Jake in on my/Riverdale's love for the 4th of July. It is an all-day event. And it's the best all-day event of the summer. There's nothing better than a celebration that includes carny food, family, friends, fun, and no gifts.

The kids had fun. I had fun. And Jake joined us.

Lesson learned: Wearing matching t-shirts is a one-time favor. (Lesson courtesy of Jacob O. Tracy)

The Friend Summer Reading: Week Four

Today, Abbi and I read a story about a little girl who is learning the gospel and prayed to learn if she should be baptized when she turns eight. Then we looked at pictures of children being baptized, baptism dresses, and some fun #8 birthday cakes. She's pretty excited. We still have the #7 birthday this year before we need to think about the #8 party.

The Summer Reading for this week said to draw a picture about being baptized after you read the story. Abbi drew one of her wearing a baptism dress.

because the house isn't crazy enough

WALTER the DOG