The Borland Family: Zoo Day, Hooray!

Yesterday (Saturday 5/14/11) our family got to have zoo day. One of Hailey's preschool friends was celebrating her birthday there. The party included unlimited carousel rides, which for Hailey, was heaven! I think we ended up riding the carousel like 6 times, maybe more. In other words, Hailey really enjoyed this birthday party. We were very lucky too, that the weather held out for us. It looked as though it wanted to rain a couple of times, but held out until the ride home; and the rain has not stopped since!

We got to the party a bit early...which totally surprises me. On our way, there was a sign notifying us that there was a blocking accident on the exit that we needed to take. I told Brian that I *thought* I knew of a different way to get there. He asked me how sure I was that I knew that way, and he didn't like my response...30%!?!? LOL. So, against his better judgment, he took my advice and got off the freeway. I started out great on my directions, but the further we went...I was doubting myself. It was pretty tense there for a minute, not knowing if we would get to the party on time or not. But never fear....I came through! :-)

So we got to the party and had a bit of time to kill. Hailey had been wanting to go see the elephants first, so we headed in that direction. They were giving a talk when we arrived and Hailey heard that one of the elephants names was Sooki...which she thought was hilarious (it's the name of an elephant in the book The Saggy Baggy Elephant...she also named one of her stuffed animals Sooki)While at the elephants, Hailey got to feel an elephant tusk. We learned that elephants have only 4 teeth and, Hailey says "but I have many more than that, mommy!" :-) After the elephants, we headed to the party room and the festivities began. After presents were opened and the party part was officially over, our family spent the remainder of the day wandering the zoo and looking at the animals. It was the perfect day. Hailey had so much fun (as did Brian and I) and I was so proud of how well Hailey did. She walked the entire zoo...no stroller, no wagon, and no shoulder rides!! And even better....no meltdowns, despite not having a nap today! This is what we call a successful day!! :-)

Party pictures