Big Birthday Party at the Zoo

We had S's big birthday at the Phoenix Zoo today. It was so much fun. We went early to ride the paddle boats with Daddy. This was so much fun!! L has been wanting to do this for awhile but Mommy was too nervous to ride them without another adult. This was the perfect way to start out S's special day at the Zoo. We then met up with our fellow party goers and boarded the train. The Zoo was extra packed because of a company picnic so some of the party goers didn't make it in time for the train. So on the train most of us went. We got our own car and the whole train sang S happy birthday. He was so pleased with all the attention. After the train ride, we headed to the ramada where the party would take place. Most of the other party attendees were here by then except for one family. We went over to the place where the animal discovery would take place. The kiddos got to touch a snake, a lizard, a turtle and a ferret. All the kids thought this was so cool - me, not so much. GROSS! After the fun animal touching, it was back to the ramada for a zoo craft (coloring animal masks), followed by pizza and cake. We opened the gifts and the party was over. I think everyone enjoyed the party. I know S had such a great time. He was so pleased that everyone was paying him all this attention. When he blew out the candles, he had this very serious look on his face - too funny!! I can't believe my baby boy is 2 years old. The time has flown by too quickly. I do feel blessed and extremely grateful that I got to spend all that time with him. Being home with my babies is the best experience in the world.