Mother's Day

We stayed in Billings for Mother's Day so mom and Kyle could continue their tradition of the horse races in Miles City.  This year Cami went with them and she seemed to have the best luck getting some quick cash.  Mom and Kyle had their typical year.  Ethan, the kids and I decided to stay in Billings and enjoy the day as a family.  I think the day ended up being more about the kids but it makes me happy seeing them enjoy new things.  We went to the Billings Zoo. 

We watched the Grizzly Bears play in the water and wander about. 

Saw white wolves....

and listened to them howl.  There were sirens in the background and they kept in tune with it. 

Fed the ducks. 

Mikayla was a little timid about it. 

This guy put on a nice show for us.

Playing farmer.

Enjoying the animal "rides"

After the Zoo we had lunch and then wandered around Cabela's.  Sean saw this fish and said he really wanted it.  I told him we would see and as we wandered around the store he all of a sudden stopped and looked at me and said "Mom I know! I want that fish for Mother's Day it can be my Mother's Day present".  I said Mother's Day is meant for women and mom's to celebrate and be pampered since they do so much for people all year".  He said "well this can be your Mother's Day present and we can share it."  He then proceeded to decide that I get the fish on Thursday's, that is my day to enjoy it. I think I got the short end of the stick here and it's time to do some serious teaching about giving!

After Cabela's we got some Dairy Queen, the one thing I really did want.  We enjoyed our ice cream on the tailgate of Kyle's truck since we had nice weather for a little bit and so ice cream didn't end up all over Kyle's house. 

The kids also discovered the doggy door.

Mom, Kyle and Cami made it back to town so we enjoyed a nice dinner at Olive Garden.  A great end to the day.