Got it!

Just like Christmas I am documenting this so I don't forget. Because I will forget. :-) But after much deliberation between myself, Wes, and my friend Erica we came up with the BEST birthday present!

At first I was thinking...what about a swing set. But of course everyone I loved was like $400. Way over my birthday budget. Then Wes reminded me that the park has a set that includes slides that is way nicer than we ever could afford. I forgot because we never have really played on it because he was too young. Nice having those amenities less than 2 miles away from your house. Plus swing sets at home are like graveyards that never get played on. So back to the drawing board.

Then I went back to my original plan. I was going to get him a wagon and the zoo membership. Well why don't I still go with that and get accessories to the way I want it. PERFECT!! I will clean up the wagon we got, pop in a few stuff animals, and get him some zoo attire (hats, sunglasses, etc).

Luckily, they sell an attachable canopy because that's what I wanted and is what drew me to the Ultimate Family Wagon.

The nice thing is once I get the membership I get discounts in the gift shop so I can get the animals there and also be doing good by supporting the Zoo. Double bonus! I mean look at all the perks:

•Free general admission for those listed on your membership
•Free parking
•Members-only preview for select new exhibits
•15% discount in all Zoo gift shops
•50% discount to more than 150 participating AZA Zoos and Aquariums.
•Discount on birthday parties
•Invitations to Members-only events
•Discount on select special event tickets - such as Zoo Boo; Zoo Lights
•One-year subscription to Exzooberance, the Zoo's bi-monthly magazine
•Discount on rides and ice skating punch cards
•Three half-price general admission guest coupons

I have a feeling we will be there every weekend, because not only does Aiden love it. I love it! :-) Hopefully, Wes can join us for some Saturday mornings. We are lucky to live in a place where the zoo has Pandas!!