Snow Bird in Summer

This past weekend BJ had a dental conference at the Snowbird Ski Resort in Salt Lake City. Since he already had a hotel room we all decided to tag along and play while he worked. 

Though we've been to Salt Lake plenty of times, neither of us had ever been up Little Cottonwood Canyon before. My jaw was literally hanging open as we drove up this spectacular canyon! The mountains are enormous--and this coming from a girl whose used to serious mountains. And, scattered among the beautiful trees are giant slabs of granite! And, because of the season the snow on the tops of the mountains was melting which caused giant waterfalls to pour off the mountain and into a rushing crystal-blue river beneath. It was truly spectacular!

Anyway, we arrived at the lodge and I took the kids swimming while BJ had his evening meeting. The following day the kids and I went on a little walk then down into SLC to go to the zoo (pictured above). 

The zoo was a big hit! The kids seemed to be at the perfect age to really love seeing live animals. Even Lily who I wasn't sure would realize what was going on absolutely lit up every time she spotted an animal. She would point and clap and squeal in delight. She would imitate their sounds and it was just SO cute! 

The kids got to see grizzly bears and polar bears swimming, a gorilla eating, monkey's playing, and elephants drinking, and giraffes...giraffing. It was a great time and we were so glad we went!

Here are the boys, waiting to ride the zoo's train

Hangin' out with the lions

The polar bear was incredible! We got a tip to go straight to the polar bear exhibit and boy was it worthwhile! When we arrived the bear was performing for the crowd. He would swim right up to the glass and look right into our faces! I caught a pic of him right as he passed Lily. She LOVED it and would clap and giggle and wave every time he passed.

Benson Boy in front some of the beautiful scenery of the resort.

Benson and McKay on our morning walk in the canyon

Little Lily chillin' in her carseat. She was a good little traveler on our big trip!