The Hogle Zoo & Lagoon

The second half of our vacation was spent up north at Hogle Zoo and Lagoon. We had so much fun! Bladen could not wait to see of of the animals and ride the train. He talked about it non-stop! After the zoo we drove to Lagoon and stayed in the Lagoon RV park and spent the night. The next morning we got up and went to Lagoon. We rode rides all day long. Bladen was in heaven riding the boats, helicopters, and the cars. He is getting so big I can't even believe it. He has the cutest little personality and I loved every minute of playing with him! We had such a fun time and the time flew by. Me and my sister flew out on the same flight so it was good getting to spend those few extra hours together! It was so sad to see them go. In the airport when we were going to our separate gates after we got off of our first flight, we said our goodbyes and Bladen was so confused. He just stood there saying bye and waving to me and watched me until I turned the corner. It was so sad! I definitely was not ready to leave!

Here is Bladen at the airport with his monkey backpack and his elmo rolling suitcase

My mom planted this tree when Bladen was one so every year we are going to take a picture of him by his tree and watch them grow!

On our way home

Me Kapri and Bladen

Bladen helping Nana clean.. he loves it!

Kapri and Bladen gettin ready for bed

We got SOAKED on Rattlesnake rapids!

My Dad and Bladen doing "thumbs up" on the train

Laci bought Bladen sunglasses because he kept rubbing his eyes and he wanted to have some like my dad! They were so cute

Me, Kapri, Laci, Nick, and Leanne at Lagoon

Riding in the "bus"

The Hogle Zoo

Me and Bladen

We went to the bird show and at the end you could give donations and the bird would take it out of your hand and put it in the box so Bladen gave them a dollar

The elephants were Bladen's favorite. This one was prego

We had to ride this dang thing like a million times!