On the way!
It was POURING the rain down when we got about an hour from the zoo. Trace asked me if God could make the rain stop, and I said he could ask. So, he prayed that God would make the rain stop for his party - and his prayers were answered! It did drizzle on and off, but it was a great day to be at the zoo - comfortable temperatures, active animals, and little crowd!
The zoo has a great party package - they do everything, lunch, drinks, provide treat bags & a safari hat for each child, and extra special treat bags for the birthday boys, as well as provide the cake and icecream. They also serve it all, clean it up, and even list your gifts and bag them up and take them to the gate to be picked up on the way out! We opted for the small animal show in addition, which was really cool. Zoo volunteers brought out an opossum, chinchilla, skink, and bearded dragon. They talked about each animal, and let all the kids pet each one. The show lasted about 20 minutes, and the kids were all enthralled!
The boys and their cake!
Some additional highlights from the day!
We had a great time and can't wait to return to the zoo later this summer!
So cute ... looks like a fun birthday! I am so happy that Trace's prayers were answered, so sweet!
ReplyDeleteWow, what an AWESOME birthday party! I never knew the Zoo would do something like this and sounds like a great way to go as a parent since they do the setup and clean up!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun party! That's awesome that the Zoo does birthday parties. Never thought about them as an option. Glad Trace had a great birthday!!
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th Birthday Trace! So happy he had such a fab time! They really took care of their people when it comes to parties at the zoo....beats the service we had in planning our caboose train party for Aidan.
ReplyDeleteWhat a GREAT party idea! It looks like it was tons of fun! I'm so glad Trace's prayers were answered and the rain stopped. Can I just say I LOVE the picture of Taylor in the car with her "diva" gloves on - your kids remind me so much of my kids, it's not even funny! Grace is only 3, but she's got a diva in her too! Happy Birthday Trace, so glad you had an awesome party
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool party! Nikki would have totally spent all day at the polar bears! Kylie loved Tays gloves and Nikki thought Trace's elephant mask was pretty cool too! Happy birthday Trace!
ReplyDeleteAwesome pics and slideshow! Unreal that it stopped raining. Tell Trace I would like him to pray that I win the Lotto. And I will share with him. Love that Taylor is in full on princess mode even in the car. I love her! Trace was such a good sport in those casts. He is the best! See you soon!
ReplyDeleteWow - what an awesome birthday party!! Great pictures! They are two adorable birthday boys! I'm so glad that Trace's prayers were answered and the rain stopped! Cute picture of Taylor and Trace in the wagon! Happy 4th Birthday Trace!!
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