July 6, 2009-Seoul Grand Park Zoo

Monday was still a holiday for Clint, so we decided to go to the Seoul Zoo. We planned on being there 3 hours, and then watching a dolphin show and heading home...we ended up being there for 6 hours and that was rushing it. Clint had to get home to plan a flight, otherwise we probably would have been there even longer. I highly recommend it to anyone in the Seoul area. It was so cheap, less than 20 dollars for the 3 of us and that included a dolphin/seal show. We drove to the subway station and took the subway to the zoo. From the entrance, you take a little tram car to either the zoo or an amusement park.

It was super busy ;) No fun trying to beat these crowds...

I love this picture of the lions. They were trying to stay cool under this lookout structure.

Botanical Gardens

Desert area of the gardens

I'm glad they depicted the desert so accurately :)

The tropical area of the gardens

Like I've said before, Korea definitely does not lack beautiful flowers.

I had never seen an Albino Peacock before. They're very pretty.

I had also never seen a peacock this close before. I was amazed at the color of blue.

Waiting for the dolphin/seal show to start and eating Korean waffles.

Unfortunately my camera doesn't do good far away pictures. But you get the idea.

Morgan loved these guys.

Giant ant eater...in case you don't recognize it.

It started raining at one point and we had to seek shelter under a eating area. It is monsoon season right now, so we kind of expected it. Below is a video of some very animated monkeys. Turn your volume down if you watch it.

July 4, 2009-Happy 4th of July!!!!

We had a great 4th of July weekend. I love the military's 4-day weekends! They're great! On Friday night we went to a bbq with some of the people Clint works with. Then Saturday morning we headed to Yongsan for a 5k fun run. Clint of course ran, and I was going to walk, but didn't. His time was something like 19:28 but someone mentioned that the course was slightly shorter than 5 km.

Sharing watermelon after the race.

After the race we did some grocery shopping then headed home to hang out and watch a movie. We drove back to Yongsan to check out the festivities.

When we got there a Korean dance group was performing.
They also had some salsa dance performances and hula dancing. Miss Georgia was there too.

Watching the performances...from the best view.

Playing on the bouncy stuff

Saturday after the festivities we went to another bbq at our friend's house.

Then back to Yongsan for fireworks. Morgan was unsure at first and only wanted to be in the comfort of daddy's arm.

Then she was kind of okay for a minute.

Then she thought it was much safer in daddy's arms.

The fireworks weren't that great. Nothing compared to what we're used to, but we're SO glad they had a firework show. The 4th of July is my favorite holiday. It has been since I can remember. This year I have a new found love and respect for the United States of America and I am so grateful to call it my home. I'm thankful for the freedoms we enjoy there, for the men and women (and their families) who have sacrificed and are now sacrificing to keep our country safe and free. I'm thankful for the beauty found in the mountains, rivers, lakes, deserts, and oceans. And for a Father in Heaven who has given us all we have, including our country.

Hope you had a great Independence Day!

June 30, 2009-Headed Back to Korea

We left Utah on June 30th to return to Korea. It was hard saying goodbye to family. It never gets easier leaving home. I'm really sorry we didn't get to see everyone this trip. Hopefully we'll see you next time. Thanks to everyone who housed us, fed us, entertained us, babysat, and everything else. We had such a great time while we were there!

Salt Lake International Airport-playing in the kid area.

On our flight from Utah to California the flight attendants moved people around so Morgan could have her own seat. Then from Cali to Korea, they did the same thing. We didn't even have to ask. I couldn't have been happier, or more grateful! Morgan thought she was a big girl in her own seat with her food tray down.
Morgan taking a picture of herself.

Totally wiped out.

We made it back to Korea with no problems whatsoever. Morgan was great on the plane until we landed in Seoul and she was ready to get out. We were able to walk around the plane quite a bit which really helped us both out. By the time we got home though, my ankles were non exsistant. I'm lucky I was able to get my shoes off!

June 27, 2009-Discovery Gateway Museum

We're home from Korea now, but I'm still playing catch up with photos from our Utah trip. These pictures are from June 27th at the Children's Museum at the Gateway Mall in Salt Lake City. Just so everyone knows, military ID holders get 2 tickets for the price of 1! Morgan wasn't that interested in anything but the stairs. We had to pry her away from them.

She did enjoy the kitchen area.

Playing with water

Up and down the ramp about 10,000 times!

Magnetic pictures

If you blow up this picture you can see she has her tongue out.