Christmas lights at the zoo

Each year our zoo decorates with thousands of Christmas lights. We took the kids last night to walk around and see all the lights. They were expecting to see some animals too. I think we saw 3 animals and some fish. There were a lot of lights but I'm not sure if there was $32 worth of lights. It was pretty, but would I go again? Probably not.

But for your "en-view-ment" here are some pictures (with our new camera-which I love).
Each time we go to the zoo, we "measure" the kids against the hands. From September (the last time we went) both of the kids have grown 1/2 hand taller.
The kids (especially C) were fascinated to see the pictures that I took of my breath. Not that I meant to......................These were real reindeer. And yes, that is as close as we could get. Disappointing.

I thought this tree was beautiful! Wouldn't it be so nice to get a family Christmas picture in front of?

Here are the kids on the way home. I think these pictures actually turned out cute.

Lions and tigers and bears! Oh my!

Last Friday we went to the zoo for a "field trip." Daddy was able to take the day off work and come with us. We had such a nice time! We were able to see everything we wanted to; we weren't rushed; we got to see the dolphin show and an elephant show; we saw a lot of animals; we all got to touch a shark; we saw a purple tongued lizard; it wasn't too hot; we had a picnic lunch; and even had ice cream! It was a good time!

And here are some pictures to prove that we had a good day! Enjoy!

These pictures are in backward chronological order. For some reason, blogger won't let me move them---again!
As part of the zoo admission, we were able to get into the gardens and butterfly house that are next door. The gardens are beautiful! Daddy has actually taped 2 weddings there. The butterfly house was really cool. There were many kinds and colors of butterflies in there. Daddy tried to get a picture but its wings were too fast.

C actually took this picture. Not bad.

Isn't this cute? Wish they were always this love-y.

We took Flat Stanley with us. And we currently have company--meet Flat Grover. He belongs to the sister of a friend. We have traded "Flats." Kinda cool.

This is how tall K is in "hands." We actually measured her the other day and she is 37 inches.

Here is C's measurement in hands. He is actually 47 1/2 inches tall. He will be tall enough for most of the rides at Disney. Whew!

The kids got to touch a cockroach. Now, why in the world they had them to "pet" I'll never know. Where I used to lived, we killed them!! Now granted this was a hissing cockroach (that makes it better?!?!), but I would have no part in it. They can pet away. I stayed far away.

One of the main reasons I wanted to go before Labor Day was the special exhibit going on. They had 2 komodo dragons on loan from the Denver zoo. (A friend's 6 year old was convinced they would be gigantic and fire-breathing). C said later that he thought they would be bigger-like on TV. Reality vs TV. Hmmmm. Thought we had talked about that. For being lizards, I thought they were huge. And they looked really scaly. According to the information, they are very mean to anything, even one of their own--adult or their own off spring.

I thought they were really cool. The 2 that they have are kept separate. It they are together, they will fight to the death.

The kids got to fee the giraffe. $1 for one slice of sweet potato. Oh well. They thought it was cool.

Their tongues are really long and kinda purple in color.

C was pretending the huge snake was attacking him. Crazy boy! I think every time we go to the zoo, we take the kids picture on this snake.

This was meerkat manor. These are funny and interesting animals to watch.

K girl before the dolphin show started.

The zoo has a lot of "statues" of animals all over to take pictures with. Here are 2 cute kiddies and a walrus.

And there you have it. Our fun trip to the zoo.