Tracy Aviary

Today Grandma and Papa treated us to a day at the Tracy Aviary. We haven't been since Elizabeth was around 2 years old, so we were definitely excited to go check it out and see what's new. We were impressed with the new entrance and big gift shop.

As we entered, the kids were so excited to see a large lake with pelicans, geese, and ducks.

Grandma even splurged on some bird food from a vending machine so the kids could have fun feeding all of the birds.

Elizabeth and Zachary had a great time exploring. Grandma, Papa, and I had a hard time keeping up. Little Zachary loved climbing on everything and Elizabeth loved running ahead so she could make sure to be the first to see everything.

I loved watching Elizabeth and Zachary together. Zachary just followed Elizabeth every where she went. Elizabeth was such a good big sister and help Zachary along the way. She would point birds out to him and help him feed them.

Papa was excited to show Elizabeth and Zachary the eagles. They are his favorites!

Next, we were off to see the Utah birds that spend their winters in Argentina. I found it interesting that there are many birds that live in Utah during the Summer and then migrate to Argentina for the cold Winter season. That's a long way to fly!

Flamingos! I love Flamingos. Before we got to the Aviary, I told Elizabeth about the Flamingos. I told her that they are bright pink and that they like to stand on one leg. She was so excited to see them and kept asking where they were. She was so happy when we finally found them. She thought it was so great that they could stand on one leg and mentioned to me that she is going to practice standing one one leg too!

We are so lucky to have access to so many fun things so close to home. I loved seeing all of the different kinds of birds. I am truly blessed to be able to enjoy such fun and educational things with my parents and my kids!

It was getting pretty hot, so we welcomed the chance to go inside the South American Pavilion. It was air-conditioned and full of beautiful birds. Perfect!

There was one bird that kept squawking really loud. The kids were so funny. Each time it would squawk, Elizabeth would cover her ears and Zachary would squat down and yell as loud as he could! What crazy kids!

I loved walking the grounds at the aviary. There were beautiful flowers everywhere. Elizabeth had to stop and smell each one...so of course Zachary did too!

Elizabeth and Zachary had to climb on every rock they could find. I was a little nervous for Zachary but he did great!

The kids loved having grandma and papa with us. It was so great to be out in the sunshine enjoying a day with each other.

I am so grateful for my family. I love that we get to do fun things and experience new things together. There is no place that I would rather be then outside enjoying a fun day with family!