For Memorial Day, I thought it would be fun to take Hoyt to the zoo. I suggested the San Francisco Zoo, but Ryon thought that would be too much driving and suggested the Animal Ark in Reno. I conceded after he agreed that we would go to San Francisco for a few days sometime this summer.
The Animal Ark is about 15 miles off the Red Rock exit, and is a kind of sanctuary for animals that have been hurt, abandoned, etc. I did not know what to expect, but I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. While it was not as large as a zoo, and was missing many animals you would find at a zoo, Hoyt thoroughly enjoyed running around to each exhibit to see bears, mountain lions, tigers, turtles, birds, cheetahs.....he had a great time.
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Animal Ark
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Picasso...Rembrandt...Murray?
This is the newest "favorite thing" to do at the Murray home these days. Hoyt loves to draw on his easel, and numerous times throughout the day he will come to me and say "color, color" and drag me towards the playroom. He has a little stool he stands on so he can reach the top of his easel so, as you can see, he thinks he is pretty special!
These pictures were taken the day before Mother's Day, when Ryon had him draw me a masterpiece.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
The "Real Deal"!
While riding the stick horse and rocking horse can be pretty entertaining, nothing is better than the "real deal". Hoyt had one of his first rides of the season this past week, and he enjoyed every minute of it. Whenever Ryon would stop Annie, Hoyt would say "again...again!" because he wanted to keep riding.
After they finished riding, Hoyt decided that Annie needed some brushing so he went to work. He cried when we had to leave - I think he would live over with Annie if we let him!!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Giddy-Up!
The other morning I was downstairs and overheard Hoyt, who was upstairs, saying "neigh, neigh....horse". I looked up to see a half-dressed little boy riding his stick horse from room to room. Of course - I had to get the camera!
Headin' off into the sunset (Check out those sexy legs!)
Wild Wild West
One of my latest projects has been a "toy room" for Hoyt. I say it's for Hoyt, but I have to admit that I love it too, due to the fact that most of the toys are now located in one room of the house - HOORAY!! It is still a "work in progress" but Hoyt has been having a lot of fun making sure it is a complete disaster by the end of every day.
Hoyt loves his new little table and chairs.
The wild, wild west would not be complete without a wagon wheel....
Or your very own tee-pee! (Thanks Allison and Karen!)
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