AZ Fun

I've said it before, having a kid is a great excuse to do fun things that you wouldn't normally get to do. Tucson was no exception. While Shye and I were down there visiting we made sure to plan a few little fun things just for Shye. 

The park. 

Thank heavens it was shaded since it was already in the upper 90's while we were there. When I was a kid most play areas were not shaded. And most slides were metal. Hence the reason I do not look back on my childhood in AZ with any fondness. Kids these days are so spoiled.

Reid Park Zoo.

I actually remember visiting this particular zoo a few times when I was a kid. My favorite exhibit was the polar bears. Because really, polar bears in AZ? Unfortunately they just shut down that exhibit, probably out of pity for the poor bears.

 As you can see, Shye didn't really give a hoot about the giraffes. She was more interested in her straw and cup of crushed ice.

 This giant swimming squirrel swam right up to us. Shye flipped out. Naturally I had to get a picture.

 The fishes, or as we call them the Nemos, were a big hit. Yes, Shye is still drinking a bottle. Don't judge. 

 People, I got photobombed by a giraffe. My life is complete.

The Splash Pad

Oh splash pads, how we love thee! All the fun of water without any of the worry of drowning. Which means that momma can sit on her bum and Instagram her heart out while the littles splash to their hearts content. If I were running for president I would promise a splash pad for every city in America.

 I really loved the design of this particular splash pad. It was unique, colorful, and interactive. There was a tree with watering cans that sprinkled water (not pictured), a little black and white checkered stream of water (pictured above), buttons that when pushed would spray water from different parts of the pad (pictured below, the face on the wall squirted water whenever someone pushed the button next to it), and a water pump which ended up being Shye's favorite.

My happy water baby.