ZooLights 2017

We choose to go to ZooLights one Sunday before winter break started in hopes that it would be less crowded.  There had been little rain that day so we had hoped that the weather would stay good.  However, we did not realize how bitterly cold it was (there was a strong cold easterly wind that made the wind chill about 10-15 degrees colder than it was outside).  My sister Rachel was going to meet us at the Zoo with my nephew Jasper and we were all going to hang out.  My sister ended up getting to the zoo about twenty minutes before us.  We got there at about 4:20 and were able to park at the zoo.  Then we headed to the entrance.  I brought the stroller as Olivia often times likes to rest but did not have a blanket (much to her dismay later).  Despite bundling the kids up it was still freezing and got even colder once the sun went down.  The lights were very pretty and we had fun looking at them.  Poor Jasper was really cold and getting over being sick and did not have the greatest time.  We tried to get food and the line was forever.  We ended up going on the zoo train which the kids enjoyed and then Rachel and Jasper decided to leave since he was miserable.  We stood in line and I was able to get the kids some Cosmic light up cotton candy and hot chocolate which seemed to make them both happier.  We walked around a bit and then went on the carousel and then decided we should head home too.  It felt so nice and warm in the car!  I decided that next year perhaps its better to go even when its raining over that frigid cold!

Brandon in front of the zoo lights display

Brandon and I on the zoo train

Me, Brandon and Auntie Rachel with Jasper on the train

Unicorn!  One of Olivia's favorites!

Lights everywhere

Cosmic cotton candy!

Glowing cotton candy makes everything better

The fun stick!

Riding the carousel with cotton candy all over her face

Brandon riding away