Zoo Lights

The Oakland Zoo is all lit up for the holidays. Today seemed like a good day for a late bedtime, but we still planned to get there as soon as they opened up. Avoiding "Disneyland Syndrome", we turned left upon entering and got to the meadow just as the light show began. And we had a front row seat. Alex stood right up at the fence and really enjoyed the music and lights. Zachary watched the lights too. After the show, we continued on our loop and really missed the crowds at each station. Next we headed out to the ride area to take a train ride. Alex saw the little cars that go around and around and that was all he wanted to do. We got in line for the train first and while we were waiting, Alex was pitching a fit, until the train came around the corner, then he was excited about the train ride.

And since I enjoy torturing us all, after the train, we rode the merry-go-round (putting off the cars even longer!). Again, he wasn't happy until it started and then he kept saying "Up. Down." It was cute. Zachary wasn't too sure about the merry-go-round at first, but he looked like he was having fun during the ride.

Finally! The car ride. He picked out the sparkly red car and was so very happy. I'm pretty sure a lot of the fuss had to do with the fact that he was freezing, and his hands were like ice. You can see how red they are. Poor Baby!

After the car ride, we jumped into our actual car and covered both boys up with extra blankets and turned up the heat. Bedtime was only a little bit delayed, and everyone is warm and cozy!