firsts

As I was going through our photos I realized that there were a lot of fun firsts for Aiden on our trip. Isn't that the best part of vacation - being able to try new things!?

First visit to a gigantic truck:

First favorite travel toy - a mini magnadoodle he called his "coloring pad" - hours spent on giant and mountain drawings:
First Ben's Bells glazing:



First time bowling:
Yep, those are knee high (women's sized actually) bowling socks:
First live artist carving:
First visit to a place with never ending shadow dancing:
First view of cactus and other Dr. Suessy desert plants:

First up close view of a live mountain lion's paw: First up close view of baby hummingbirds:
First rock "mining" for fools gold:

First rocky uphill hike:
First Nana's double chocolate cake:
First chance to get up close and touch some huge airplanes:

First chance to see a peacock dance:

First chance to feed a giraffe:

First churro - with chocolate:

First independent swimming with some serious floaties: