The new butterfly pavilion

On Saturday the new butterfly and insect pavilion opened up at the zoo. We were invited to come and tour it before it opened to the public since we donated money to the pavilion. So Saturday morning we went and took a tour of the new building.
Everyone who donated money to the new pavilion was given a butterfly plaque which is displayed outside the pavilion. Here is ours.

The butterflies were flying all around us. We were told if they land on us it is okay but not to touch them. We watched as some landed on others shirts and heads. We had to be careful where we walked because they would land on the trail. There were so many beautiful butterflies to look at and see.

After you leave the butterfly section you can watch the butterflies and moths come out of their cocoons. There were quite a few coming out. It was pretty cool.

Next was the insect section of the new pavilion.

This tarantula is the largest one, this is the bird eater. Pretty gross, it was very big. I could just imagine it running across my floor and how freaked out I would be.

Anthony swinging!

Both of my kids never liked their baby swing, but as toddlers they have loved to swing. The higher the better for both of them. I see so many kids their ages being barely pushed on swings and then there's my kids," higher they say."

Anthony playing with Cubby!

Anybody that knows Cubby knows how obnoxious she can be when it comes to playing fetch. She is happy at least someone is playing with her but probably wishes the ball would be thrown farther.

Our first boat outing for the year!

Last week the weather was really nice so we
decided to take the boat out after Matt got off
work one day. We picked up some sandwiches and ate on the boat. We had a great time just cruising around the lake. The kids helped Matt drive the boat, which they think is great.

The kids even found a way to wrestle on the boat.