Ringing in 2010 with Zoo Lights

When my sister had Owen, my mom tried to think of something that would be a good excuse for their new family to get out of the house. She came up with the great idea of giving them an annual family pass to the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma. They used it so much and everyone had such a good time that my mom followed suit with us and treated us to a pass to Salt Lake City's Hogle Zoo. It's a short 5 minute drive from our house, and even though they are somewhat of a competitor to the Aquarium (Kelly's work), I'm sure we will visit often.

We decided to break in our new pass by going to Zoo Lights. After all, if there is one thing we have figured out that Audrey likes, it is lights. After getting through the ticket line and the entry gate, she loved it, at least for the first 5 minutes before she fell asleep. The rest of the time was spent with one of us carrying her and the other pushing the stroller.

I grew up going to Zoo Lights at Point Defiance but I will have to say, Hogle Zoo gave them a run for their money. Between the Salt Lake LDS Temple and the Zoo, it seems that Utah really knows how to do Christmas lights.

We are both excited to take Audrey to the Zoo in the new year, especially as Kelly's love for animals starts to wear off on her. We hope 2010 brings many exciting adventures for you all. We are definitely looking forward to all 2010 has in store for us.