bioblitz 2012

Posted on August 27th, 2012 by mountain girl  |  8 Comments »

National Geographic’s annual Biodiversity Festival was held at Estes Park this year. Saturday morning we all hopped in the car and skedaddled on over.

The event was geared toward folks of all ages (3-103, as the website said). There were a ton of science exhibits, with National Geographic folks everywhere to explain the exhibits and answer questions.

There were hands-on art activities, games, live music, face painting, animal balloons, and food. We tried a little of everything. Cash was the only one who opted out–he stayed sleeping peacefully in David’s arms until we ate. Then he smelled the food and decided to have his lunch, too.

Zia and I headed for the petting zoo while the guys checked out the more scientific stuff. We petted a baby camel, a donkey, a calf, a pony, goats, llamas, a giant rabbit, and a wallaby.

In the end, we donned some duds (all except Cash, who was somehow overlooked) and left with our very own National Geographic magazine cover. Our first family portrait since we’ve become five!

8 Responses to “bioblitz 2012”

  1. Melissa says on :

    What a great day! I’m glad to see everyone is doing well. Your new family portrait is wonderful!

  2. Hannah says on :

    Looks like a great time! Mia– you look wonderful!

  3. mountain girl says on :

    Thanks, Hannah. It’s that little red hat that makes me look good. šŸ™‚

  4. Lisa Coffee says on :

    Looks like a hoot! And Mama Mia, you’re looking gorgeous post birth!

  5. mountain girl says on :

    Thanks, Lisa! šŸ™‚

  6. mom and dad says on :

    hi honeeeee…………..all of you look WONDERFUL!!!! Our grandbabies are gettig sooooo big and are very good looking. you look REALLY GOOD and everyone looks very happy. keep up the good work luv u lots/mom

  7. mountain girl says on :

    Thanks, Mom…yes, everyone looks happy–all except Zia! Guess she was trying hard to look like an Egyptian princess. šŸ™‚ Love you lots

  8. IDA GARDNER/GRANNY says on :

    WHAT A GREAT FAMILY PORTRAIT. MIA YOU LOOK GREAT. NOT AT ALL LIKE YOU HAVE A NEW BABY. KEEP HEALTHY!! LOVE TO ALL GRANNY