Phoenix Zoo

At the school Ryan and Spencer go to, they only get to go on one field trip a year. The same week of Valentine's the first grade went to the Phoenix zoo. Soo, I surprised Spencer by coming. I had told him I didn't think I would come -- "I know mom, you are too busy" was his response, so I had to surprise him, and surprise him I did! It was a blessing to the mom who was assigned FIVE ACTIVE boys to take to the zoo -- I would take the tail end of the group and we made it without losing anyone!

The last time I went -- when Ryan was in first grade, someone had given me the pass to ride the carousel for the boys I had -- we didn't take advantage of it -- but, I kept the pass -- so, Spencer and his friends rode the carousel. We also took the tram around the zoo, and then went and petted the sting rays -- we were going to have to pay for this exhibit, and we didn't want to do this -- soooo, they let us do it for free. Spencer didn't like the smell, and wasn't going to go in, but it actually ended up being his favorite activity!

 

 

 

 

 

The first grade studied Arizona animals, so we were treated to seeing and touching -- if we wanted to -- I chose not to touch some -- and Spencer thought the snake was the bomb. -- I on the other hand, thought it was the bomb -- literally :) -- I was glad that I emptied my schedule and went!