Thursday, September 20, 2007

2nd Anniversary + one week and a day

For our 2nd anniversary Gregory was out of town for his cousin's wedding in Seattle and I was in town for my cousin Nicole's. What a coincidence. Since we didn't get to celebrate, we counted this. I'd been wanting to go to the zoo for 6 months at least. I can't remember having ever been, though I'm sure I have when I was little. I couldn't BELIEVE all the exotic animals there! I was AMAZED!!!! I know the point of a zoo is the whole animal thing, but it really surprised me. I was once again reminded that I really am a dramatic and expressive person as at each exhibit I'd gasp, "Oh my gosh! Look at it! It's so big! I can't believe it's so close! I can't believe it's HERE! Wow!" I noticed people looking at me, probably surprised at my could-be-called "childish" expressions. I had SO MUCH FUN! I decided we have to go every year.

There is a giraffe in Portland, Oregon.

It's not everyday you see an elephant.

Greg was the most excited about the orangutans. He never wanted me to take his picture with the animals, but I made him. This peticular exhibit was exciting because they were HUGE and RIGHT up next to the glass. I stuck my head right up to the glass so we were looking right into each other's eyes and IT WAS SO FREAKY!!!!! Their eyes look just like ours. I thought a human was inside it looking at me! Oh it was weird!
After seeing this one, the description of someone being a "hippo" had a whole new meaning. I could not believe what a big mass of fat they were. It was incredible.


And oh yes, the day gets better. Greg and I went to the Melting Pot. It's an AMAZING FONDUE RESTAURANT! We started off with this amazing cheese to dip bread and apples into. Then a salad. Then we cooked RAW MEAT in a citrus-y broth right there at the table. And of course finished with chocolate and all kinds of yummy things to dip it into. It was one of the most incredible experiences. It really was. "Heaven in my mouth" was a phrase I frequented during that meal. Wow. I know it's only food- but I will never forget it.

14 comments:

Sharon/Mom/ Grandma said...

Megan you are sooo beautiful!!! That makes me want to take Tanner, but I think that is too far. I will just have to wait until he gets bigger or maybe plan Lizzie's flight earlier in the day. We went to a restaurant like that in DC, it was soooo fun and delicious. Good for you guys. Love you!

Danielle said...

Megan, I must repeat mother's comment- You are SOOOO beautiful! These pictures are wonderful! You are gorgeous! Both of you look so good and so happy. I am glad to see it. What a FUN DAY! I want to go to a zoo sooo bad because Clay LOVES animals. That zoo looks awesome. We will have to go sometime when we are in Oregon. That restaurant also sounded delish. I'm so glad you guys had a good anniversary celebration! I love you both- it is nice to get so many updates recently! Keep it up:)

Chad and Jessica said...

I'm so glad there is someone who gets as excited about the zoo as I do. I'm just so impressed but the size of all the animals, and that they're alive and huge....it's silly, but true. I really liked the bald eagle the last time I went, cuz I'd never seen one in person, and their eyes are so...piercing. wooo...gives me the chills. You guys look great. Happy anniversary!

Tara said...

Megan you are hilarious! I love zoos too. They are so fun! Happy Anniversary!!

Ok seriously now I have got to make an appt soon. You are going to die when you see how gross my hair has gotten. I'll be seeing you!

AMY AND MIKEY said...

Wow, that is so cool! It makes me wish we would have just buckled down and gone with you two. That is so cool about the animals! I want to go so bad now! THat would be really freaky looking into their eyes so close like that. You are so beautiful in that picture with you next to the hippos. So beautiful, you should frame it. After reading about the melting pot, I really really want to go........how much would it cost for 4 people? Do you pay per person, or what? i love you-

Emily said...

I am so the same...I LOVE going to places like the zoo. I think I have more fun oohing and aaahing at the animals than the kids do! You guys are so cute, seriously...2 very good looking people! We have a Melting Pot here and everyone talks about how great it is. I want to go so bad!
You're beautiful, I love you!

For sure I'll be home in December, and hopefully once more before then.

Ben said...

I thought the same thing: "How could this little zoo be so cool?"

Good times....

Molly said...

Hap-Hap-Happy Anniversary! (late) what fun! the zoo is a blast!

Amy said...

Can I just say that I love your hair and your vest!!!!! You look great! I've heard a lot about the melting pot lately but I had no idea it was so expesive. It looks super fun though. OH by the way you answered a question that you sister Amy asked you on my blog. Anyways I had a great time with you when I was there. I'll be back during the week of Thanksgiving and Ben will be with me so we should all get together!

Steve/Dad/Grandpa said...

Megan, you look so good that it appears they flew you in from Hollywood to pose with that elephant.
I love you.
Dad

zachariah said...

The hippos are my favorite, I just can't get enough. The first time I went to Africa I couldn't believe how many of them there are, and how easy it is to see them. I get the same feeling in the zoo. It's just amazing to see these big animals. Oh, and happy anniversary!!

*Stephanie Lance* said...

MEGAN! i'm totally a blogger!!! WOO HOO for blogging!!! ok so you ARE beautiful...so so so beautiful!!! And you a greg are the cuttest little couple!!! i love to look at pics of you guys!! just tooooo cute!!!!!

*Stephanie Lance* said...

oh my gosh i totally forgot to say this but i love that comment of your dads!!! i can totally imagine him saying something like that i love it so much!! i'm laughing so hard right now!!!!

Lizzie said...

I know I commented on this awhile ago, but i was just showing Tanner your pictures and you seriously look prettier in these pictures than I have ever seen. You are beautiful.