Our Winter Weekends

I would have never guessed in a million years that we would still be faced with Level 3 snow advisory's in March!  So Wed. the entire city basically shut down.  Just as I was getting ready to walk out the door for work, the Sherriff hit us with a Level 3.  I decided to brave the elements knowing the roads weren't that bad yet and during the peak of the storm I would still be at the office plowing through the piles of files that occupy my desk.  It is amazing how much progress can be made when the office is closed and nobody is there!

So Wed. we got hit with about 10 inches of snow then by Saturday, temps were in the high 40's.  Ben had to work, so I fed the kids and got the heck out of the house!  What better place to go then the zoo...It seriously is the best kept secret for days when the weather is 40-60 degrees.  There are not only ton of indoor exhibits but barely any people there and the animals know it!  The past couple of times we have gone the kids have had the best experiences, seeing the animals up close and personal.  It is almost as if the animals are craving attention and after this winter who can blame them!

First stop...Polar Bear and Seal Exhibit.

We spent the most time watching the monkey's.  Anderson talks about them constantly but wouldn't even pose for a pic!  The kids enjoyed watching them chase each other and sharing their treats from snack time.

Family Pic!  Anderson was afraid to take his eyes of off this guy!

This was the highlight of our Sunday.  It barely hit 20 degrees so our choices were limited but a quick trip to the store followed up by frozen yogurt...Oh yeah!

Last weekend we did catch the last UT Men's Basketball Game.  This was Andersons first official College Basketball game.  The kids sat for the entire game and it was a good one!  The Rockets ended up winning to tie for first place in the MAC.  It certainly helps when you have seats that are 5 rows from center court.  Audrey even scored a T-shirt!