Thursday Things to Do

What are you doing this weekend? I'd like to say we'll be doing something really fun, BUT, I'm pretty sure we'll be sanding the basement. Hopefully your weekend will be more fun. There are a lot of things going on this weekend...something for everyone I'm sure. Here's the scoop: (Click on the links for more info)

MUSIC

BYU Men's and Women's Chorus Concert - Mar. 13-14th -de Jong Concert Hall

The Osmonds - Second Generation Concert - Mar. 14th - Scera Theater

Light of the World - Mar. 15th - Scera Theater - FREE Admission

SPORTS

BYU Baseball vs. Utah - Mar. 13-14th - Miller Park

Utah Flash Basketball - Mar. 13-14th - McKay Events Center

FAMILY

Kids Time at the Covey Center - Mar. 14th 1pm - 2 pm - $3/child, parents are free

Museum Monday - (at Thanksgiving Point) - Mar.15th, 5-7pm -$10/adult, $8/child

Thursday - Things to Do

Here's something fun...thanks to Mindy for bringing it to my attention.


Walter Wick is the author of the I Spy and Can You See What I See? series. His photographs and models are on display at the BYU Museum of Art from Feb. 26th thru Aug. 1. Admission is FREE and there are also FREE family games. (Could it get any better than that?) You can find more information on the website.

If you're not able to take advantage of the museum this weekend, wouldn't it be a great weekend to make cookies with the kiddies??? Just a quick and easy (not to mention yummy) family fun time. Pull out your favorite recipe and have at it! The kids will have a ball and everyone's happy when there are cookies in the house! We made sugar cookies last night...but don't chocolate chip cookies sound yummy! Mmmmmm...

Addition

Just as a quick little note:

Rise and shout the Cougars are out...

If the temple open house is not going to work for you this weekend there are also a bunch of BYU sporting events going on that might be up your alley. (I'm giving a shout out to the gymnastics team...since that's my own alma mater, but there are a few other sporting events going on as well)

Women's Gymnastics vs. Boise State, Utah State & San Jose State - Fri. Feb. 20th, 7pm in the Marriott Center ($15/family, or $5/adult, $4/child)

Go Cougars!!

Thursday - Things To Do

I'm sure many of you have already done this, but on the off chance that you haven't (and you would like to and are able to) please take advantage of this opportunity before it passes.

The LDS church is doing open house sessions for the new temple in Draper, UT. The sessions are free but require a ticket. All information regarding the open house sessions may be obtained through this link. This activity would be great as a date night or an activity with the kids.

We're going tomorrow night with the kids and some friends. The kids are really excited, so it should be a fun evening.

Thursday...Things To Do

So, you would think this post might be about a romantic restaurant or date idea for the big day, but you couldn't be more wrong! (haha) My suggestion this week is for a family activity.

One of my family's favorite activities (especially the younger ones) is Kangaroo Zoo. It is a "...unique indoor active play and celebration environment which caters to the needs of children and parents alike..." (Their description.) Basically it's a big building full of those big blow-up jump houses where the kids can run wild for hours on end and get really, really, really tired!!! (my description...I think mine's better, don't you??)

The kids go in looking like this (well not exactly):

They do a little bit of this:

and come out looking like this:

How can you beat that? The kids have fun and get all tired out, leaving (what could turn out to be) a nice quiet...dare I say, romantic, evening for mom and dad. (Hey, who needs a babysitter...just tire out the kids, put them to bed, and let your Valentine's night begin.)

*Just a quick note: Kangaroo Zoo is open Monday thru Saturday from 10am-8pm (approx). Once you're in, you can stay as long as you like so it's a pretty good value. Cost is between $5 and $8 and there is no charge for watching.

Sorry to anyone not in our area. Better luck next time, but I'm sure there is something similar in your area. Now go out, have fun with the kids...and then have fun with your valentine!