Zoo Lights: take two

We went to zoo lights tonight with Mimi. We thought it was a good idea, in theory, a few nights ago. Lucas got off work at 4:30, he could meet us at the zoo. I would meet him there with the boys and Mimi, and bring dinner, consisting of Subway sandwiches. What a perfect plan. The weather even cooperated... cold but not windy OR rainy.

It should have been perfect EXCEPT: everyone in Portland thought it was a good night to go to zoo lights, even though it was a school night. It should have been perfect, EXCEPT: both boys opted out of their much needed naps, which created cranky boys. It should have been perfect EXCEPT: after both boys melting down we called it a quick trip and decided to leave (after about 45 minutes)... we spent more time trying to leave the parking lot than we did at zoo lights!

We did have fun while we were there... and it was all worth it to get this picture with a "daddy penguin". Owen was so sweet... he sure does love penguins! Henry was fine as long as he could get to his Cheerios, which meant one hand out of a mitten, which meant crying because of a cold hand. But when I put the mitten back on, he would cry because he couldn't get the cheerios. Such a catch-22.

Owen enjoyed the first 42 minutes. He really liked his Subway sandwich with Turkey, pickles and onions. Yep... he ate the entire thing!

Unfortunately, I had great hopes to get a picture of Mimi and the boys... but the quick exodus of the zoo hampered that. Maybe next time...