The best $15 I've ever spent

We love, love, love the aquarium! It's $7 for a single day pass, but for $15 you can purchase an annual pass. Being the mathematical genius that I am, I opted for passes all around! There have been so many times that we've shown up there and there's been a massive field trip or special event going on, causing the general admission line to wrap all the way outside. I simply have to make my way through the people blocking the door and throwing their worst stink eyes at me and walk myself right on up to the member desk. We get scanned in immediately and get on our way!

I also totally dig the fact that they don't care if you bring your own food in to the on-site cafe. We enjoy packing up snacks or lunch and spending several hours.And they have foliage to pose with!
My sweet little niece, Maci (and of course my cute sister in law) occasionally go with us. I think Maci was a fan of the foliage as well.

The jellies are always a favorite.

Addi was thrilled.

There are times I miss Phoenix... a lot

There are a lot of things I miss about Phoenix...my friends, playgroups, splash parks, Arizona Mills, the Children's and Science Museums, etc. Don't get me wrong. There is much to love about Utah as well, but when it's the middle of April and I have to cut our trip to the zoo short not because it's too hot (like I once was used to) but because I'm worried that gangrene is about to start in, I have to complain a little bit. We made the best of it, though...which is yet another reason why I'm such an advocate for passes to anywhere. I never have to feel guilty if we just simply want to go check out some monkeys and head home. The playground was a little chilly, and we opted to eat indoors instead of out, we still had a great time. The rain forest exhibit was a big hit this time. I think the big winner for the day, however, was the heavy machinery at work in the construction zones.

I'm not too proud to beg!

Calling, well...everyone!!! You may have noticed the nifty new little button to your upper right. I am on the committee for the Suncrest Mountain Race this year, happening at the top of Suncrest in September. We're doing a fun run, 5k, and a kick your trash half marathon! Please, please, please check out our website and register, put my button on your blog, or all of the above. We're in the early stages of planning, but I'm on a mission to amp up our numbers from last year. I would LOVE it if you could help spread the word, so if you know anyone in Utah, send them our way!!!