Friday, June 5, 2009

Dream Night at the Zoo





We enjoyed our first time at the zoo together as a family. We were invited to Dream Night at the Zoo. It is a special night for families who have "special" members. It was a night dedicated just for them. It was after regular zoo hours. They opened the park just for us. When we were checking in, Tanner our 8 year old told me he was going to tell them, "I am special and I have needs. He's such a funny boy! We met the Malone's there and were joined by the Bradley's too. It was a pleasant evening with good friends. As we were eating dinner together some other friends joined us also, Tiffany and Reed. It just so happens that they each have an extra chromosome too. They are young adults, in their late twenties. I was encouraged to spend the evening with them. There was a group of us.
Funny things happened at the zoo:
As we were exiting the bird sanctuary the timed lawn sprinklers came on. Macey got sprayed in the face. She was stunned! You should have seen all of us trying to leave without letting any of the birds out. It did not feel like a sanctuary by this point. When we went to visit the crocs and gators there was a poor little bunny that was within inches of the gators. I think it was their evening snack. I didn't stay around long enough to find out. Again, I think there are things that go on after hours at the zoo that we have NO idea about. Remember we were soaked with sprinklers and now a baby bunny for desert. We love the apes and monkey exhibit. It was a great place for Marcus to have a blow out. No one even knew the difference, the smell that is. That kid has great timing!
After three hours of wandering the zoo in our new wagon we called it a night. The kids were given a stuffed monkey as we exited the zoo. It was definitely a fun night together. We look forward to going back again real soon.

3 comments:

Carol said...

Magan, I played "catch up" on your blog today! What a blessing it is to read about all 4 of your beautiful children. They are so special to us and we enjoy reading your blogs to see how things are going and what they are up to. Thank you so much for taking the time to share with us. Looking forward to seeing Marcus in SS Sunday. Love you all!

Jennifer C. Roberts said...

Awww...we wanted to go!!! Maybe next year they'll ease up a bit and let aunts and cousins come too!!! I hope the kids had fun! We'll have to go together sometime...just let me know!!!

Tara and Family said...

A family outing at the zoo and at night, how fun for everyone! I'm so glad that the zoo makes the effort to recognize the special kiddos and reserves the zoo just for them, how wonderful!! Love to all, Aunt Tara, Uncle Brett, Lily and Luke

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