Happy Birthday, Brian!

Last month, Brian had his 29th birthday (one year away from the big 3-0!) and the kids and I surprised him with a special treat. The zoo had a once a year evening called Critter Ride and since we bought our bikes and bike trailer earlier this summer, Brian has frequently told me that family bike rides are his favorite family activity. So why not at the zoo!

It was fun to see the animals in the evening when the zoo is usually closed. This grizzly, who is usually hard to find, was particularly interested in what we were doing there so late. The most fun though, was watching the lions run along the fence at us as we rode by on our bikes. They definitely thought we were prey and were hoping for a hunt.

The kids love to ride in the trailer. Jonah was in charge of the map.
They had food scattered around the zoo and you would ride to each station to eat another treat for dinner. Here, Abby is enjoying an apple.

Hanging out on the rhino.

And at the fountain. The kids had a blast seeing the zoo from a different perspective.

And since it was for daddy's birthday, we had to stop at Zesto on the way home.

The kids enjoying their treats....

and then getting a little crazy.

We love you daddy! Thanks for being such a Godly husband and father.