Mason has become quite enthralled with wildlife recently. A few months ago my mom took him to the Bean Museum at BYU and something inside him came alive. Since then he can't get enough of learning about these animals from all over the world. We have been back to the Bean Museum several times since (love that it's close and free... perfect outing) and every time he finds new animals to learn about. He asks me to read the little plaques in front of the animals over and over until he has them memorized almost word for word, then for the rest of the day he tells us all about that animal. We even caught the reptile show one time when we were there. Mason sat front and center and gave his undivided attention throughout the presentation. He loved the live animals they showed, and even asked if he could have the snake on his shoulders.
(If the picture looks a little blurry it's probably because Scott was shaking with fear as he took the picture. He does not share the same love for snakes)
(If the picture looks a little blurry it's probably because Scott was shaking with fear as he took the picture. He does not share the same love for snakes)Mason also loves watching shows on the Discovery Channel that show animals in the wild and teach about where they live, what they eat, and how they survive. His favorite animals by far are crocodiles. Sometimes I cringe as I watch a crocodile attack a gazelle and pieces of it's carcass are flying all over, but Mason just watches in awe. He's very accepting of the circle of life.
He also has been intrigued by hunting. One day he requested to make a bow and arrow out of branches from our tree (no idea where he got the idea). He had me set up Brynn's stuffed animals around the house and he went on safari. 
Don't worry, he's not a poacher, he was living in the wilderness and the animals were attacking him. It was strictly for survival :) He definitely is our little crocodile hunter!
Don't worry, he's not a poacher, he was living in the wilderness and the animals were attacking him. It was strictly for survival :) He definitely is our little crocodile hunter!*Funny Mason Comment*
Mason found a deer hunt game on Scott's phone that he likes to play. One day he said to me, "Mom, I want to have a deer birthday party next year. We can all dress up like deer with antlers on our heads and Dad can chase us around with a gun hunting us. Isn't that a great idea?!" I laughed and told him I didn't know if that was a good idea. He then explained, "No, Dad would use a PRETEND gun." Well I certainly hope so.
