Nature Center Family Outing

Several months ago I purchased a Groupon for the local Nature Center knowing that we wouldn't get around to using it until the spring. Nate hadn't been there since he was a kid, and I'd never been there, so we weren't exactly sure what to expect but it turned out to be a fun family afternoon.

It was nice weather, but since it's still early in the spring we hardly saw another soul the whole time we were there. We started out at the visitors' center where Bridget saw her highlight of the trip - a tiny owl named Gidget. Not only was Gidget the cutest little owl, but Bridget took a special liking to her simply because their names rhyme.

The rest of our time was spent walking the trails. The only wildlife we saw were the several birds they have in a caged area (eagles, pelican, owls, etc.) and a couple of turkeys that roam the grounds. Felicity didn't seem to mind the bumpy stroller ride too much until the last few minutes which worked out well since Bridget decided she was too tired to walk anymore. So Bridget squeezed into the stroller while Felicity road back on Nate's shoulders. It was nice to get a little exercise, get out and enjoy the weather and nature, and do something memorable as a family.