Zoo Lights

We finally made it to Zoo Lights!  It was a warmer, dry evening and so the zoo was PACKED, but we really enjoyed our first outing to see the annual display of Christmas lights all around the zoo.  I think the bus ride to and from the overflow lot and chasing the cheetah lights were the highlight of the evening for the boys.  I thought the zoo looked beautiful and can't believe how many lights they have on!

Zoo Day

We love to see birds on things.

 

Funny expressions on all three.

Ben loved the alligator!

Gavin was a serious drummer.

Carson checking out the elephant.

  

 What a beautiful, clear day to visit the zoo.  We bundled up, thank goodness, because it was quite chilly.

Zoo Trip with Grandma Joanne

A fun day at the zoo with Grandma Joanne on Tuesday with awesome 78 degree weather.  Couldn't have been any nicer out.  We went on the train for the first time in years and it was a great way to take a break, checking out the dinosaurs and elephants from behind.

Lions, Monkeys, and Elephants . . . Oh, My!

Tuesday with the twins

Managed to pack in a full day of fun with Ben and Gavin on Tuesday while Carson was at kindergarten.  It was such a beautiful day and since I wasn't subbing, we decided to take advantage of the day.  First, we spent some time walking around the zoo.  Most animals were out, eating or playing, so we've discovered that 9:30 at the zoo is a great time to see the animals out and about.  Next, we drove out to IKEA for lunch and to look for a darker lampshade for Carson's room.  On the way back, we thought we'd check in to see if we could visit Brian at work.  He was on his lunch break, so we got to ride the tram with him!  So cool!    Lastly, we picked up Carson from school at 3 PM and met up with our friends at the park to play before heading home for dinner.  Whew!  It was a fun day that would catch up with me on Wednesday, for sure.  ;)

Zoo Trip

Isaiah, Garrett, Drew, Gavin, Bennett, Dylan, Emily, Carson, Luke

Ran into our buddy, Lucas, from preschool.

Mommy babysat Emily & Dylan that day, but Mommy definitely wouldn't have enjoyed this zoo trip as much as she did if they weren't there with us. They were a huge help!

Dancing before the bird show.

Zoo with my new pass!

On Sunday, I went to the zoo with Garrett, Isaiah, and our mommies. We had a nice time in the sunny weather even though the zoo was packed with visitors! Everyone had the same idea since the sun finally came out in the Pacific Northwest. We now have a family zoo pass that I got from Grandma Joanne for my birthday so I plan to visit the zoo often.

Baby Elephant

Ben, Gavin, and Mommy went to the zoo with my playgroup a couple of weeks ago while I was in preschool. So not fair! (Actually, I don't even know this event took place, so don't mention it to me.;) Anyway, they got to see the new baby elephant and especially loved watching the silly monkeys.