My "Pre" Birthday

Yesterday I woke up to Matt jumping up and down on my bed like a little kid. He was just so excited to take me to the zoo for my birthday on thursday, he could barely contain himself as I crawled out of bed and got ready. We grabbed a quick lunch and headed up to Salt Lake.

I was surprised at how small the Hogle zoo is compared to the Denver zoo but it was just the right size for some birthday fun.

We tried to learn from the Apes how to be parents...

Matt was close (I guess) to being the same size as an Ape?

My heart seriously melted at these Blackfooted Cats. But really I want one.

Also, I want a baby... Giraffe.

Matt getting into nesting mode

In front of the zoo

It's days like these when I wish someone would just follow us around and take pictures for us because it's so hard to get good pictures together.

After the zoo we stopped at wendy's to get a snack for our long ride home and then when we were back in Provo, Matt took me to Zupas for dinner. I'm not usually a salad and sandwich type of girl but pregnancy has really thrown off my tastes and it was delicious! 

That night Matt made me go wait in the bedroom while he set everything up. I came out to him dressed in his best with a vest and a bow tie, sitting at our table with a deck of cards in hands. He explained to me that we were betting peachie o's and that when I had enough then I would get a clue as to where my birthday presents were. I had a stroke of good luck because I pretty much school Matt in poker and it didn't take me long at all to get all my clues. My sweet husband got me everything I wanted: cds, Jak and Daxter for PS3, and hair stuff. Plus I got to eat all the peachie o's I wanted. 

After a great and long day, Matt was so patient and let me play Jak and Daxter for... a really long time, seeing as I got carried away.

I am so thankful to have such a wonderful husband who takes such good care for him. I love him soooo much!