Hogle Zoo...the CLEANEST show on earth
Two weekends ago we traveled to Salt Lake City to visit Grandma and Grandpa Hansen. We had a fun and relaxing visit.
One of the days we went to the SLC Zoo, Hogle Zoo. It was the cleanest, nicest, best animal zoo I have ever been to. The most amazing exhibit was where the Elephants lived. I asked if I could move in with them...still waiting to hear back. They looked so happy...well as much as I could tell.
The cat habitat was also very impressive. We also got to see a Great Ape, camels, alligators, penguins, bears...you know the usually suspects.
After the zoo we went to McDonald's because Noah was not eating very much and I can pretty much bet that he will usually nibble on a McNugget. I helped this little old man with his trash and then helped him with the door. He ended up talking to me for a really long time.
He asked me if I read the bible. Uhhh...not really, but I do believe in god...I just don't have time to read anything but other peoples blogs and iVillage. I know…priorities. Anyway, he told me that I was blessed because I was helping the poor...him. I told him that he was not poor because he drove a Caddy...He thought that was funny, but I think he meant more that he was not able to move very well and was poor in that regard.
Okay, so the most interesting aspect of our conversation was that he told me a story about when he was a young boy he delivered papers to an old man who was 83 years old. He thought "Wow, that is so old!" Now this little paperboy is 87 years old! He seemed a bit amazed that he had made it that far.
I don't know what message I am trying to convey to you today except that this little old man seemed a bit lonely and in the state that makes family the number one priority. I am sure he has many family members that he sees on a regular basis, but it seems that day I was able to make him feel a little less alone in this big ol' world.
He ended up telling me that he went on his mission in Brazil for three years and also spoke Portuguese. This entire conversation took about 5 minutes max.
I remember when I first asked him if I could help him with his tray a group of high school girls looked at me to see what I was doing. In hindsight I hope that the realized that everyone needs a helping hand at times and that it is okay to think of someone other than themselves.
Try it someday…give someone a little extra help. You might be surprised at what you can learn from a perfect stranger
The boys...
So not amused by us...
He could have pet them if he had longer arms...
Are we done yet?
Noah and the grandparents...
Look how clean the water is!
Future roommates...don't they look happy!
Pablo Picasso...the one with an ear...
Today Noah and I headed over to the Children's Museum to do some art. Noah's friend Z goes to daycare and always does art. So, I wanted Noah to be exposed to some art myself.
It was pretty fun and very messy! They have these great easel and chair set ups for the kids. The sink is also kid friendly. It was perfect.
The paint came off my old skin, but seemed to stain baby Noah's brand new skin...it shall fade...I hope.
We then headed to the organized art project...door things...I forget what they are called. Well, it was more my art project because it was held in the room right next to the fire engine...that has a siren...that Noah is addicted to like some are addicted to crack. I did manage to get a pretty cute door thing made.
Thinking about his next fire truck fix...
Working hard...
Look at the fun!
Finished product...I helped a little...
It's Noah!
Hi everyone! It has been a long time since I have posted. I have been so busy playing and growing that I have not stopped to send y'all a message.
Yesterday my mom and I went to my 15 month doctor's appointment. I am going to a real pediatrician now. My daddy was out of town for work. I am still growing, but still on the small side. I am 30 1/2 inches tall (25%-50%). I weigh 22lbs 1oz (10%-25%) and my head is 18 1/8cm (10%-25%).
For some reason my old doctor didn't give me all my shots during my first 12 months. Therefore I had to get 5 shots yesterday. It really sucked! I was not happy about it at all. We were also in the doctor’s office for a really long time, so I missed lunch and my nap.
After we left mommy and I went to get some lunch. I was so tired I fell asleep in the highchair. We went home right away.
This week I learned how to say MOMMY! I was working on it for a while. I am now working on BABY. Sometimes I say it, but other times it sounds like BEBE. I keep trying though. I also can say KITTY, but it sounds more like DITTY.
My mommy and I go to a lot of different playgroups here. It is fun! I get to meet a bunch of different kids and also go to some really cool places.
What else...We just got back from visiting my Grandma and Grandpa Hansen in Salt Lake City. My mommy is going to post about that. My girlfriend Riley just moved into a new house. I am really excited to see her new house and all of her toys! My Grandma Hoch’s 60th birthday is coming up and I get to see my Great Uncle David and my Great Aunt Norma! I am really excited!
Well, I gotta run...
Love,
Noah
When Noah fell asleep in the high chair at lunch...
Giving Vader some love...
Learning to bake...
Noah and B playing at Outback...
