So our venture to the Zoo Boo was a grand success. The kids bags were full of candy, their smiles wide and often and memories were made.
After everyone gathered at our house, we got suited up in our costumes. We had witches, beer, Little Red Riding Hood, a dog, a bee, a pilot, a penguin, Tinkerbell & 'grapey'. Quite the array this year. It was too hard to coordinate like last year - but that was just fine. We were all in the spirit. Even my brother trusted me to provide him with a costume. He got off easy this time since I gave him Jason's penguin costume from last year.
We packed up in a few cars and zipped over to the zoo. It was a chilly and slightly damp night, but we lucked out and didn't get rained on. Upon entering the zoo, the kids raced ahead of us and ran to see what animals might be out. Once we got the trick-or-treat trail, it was all business. They were very careful to make sure they didn't miss any station - and I think they even hit some twice.
After the trail, we got to the children's zoo area where the 'carnival' was set up. Since we didn't want to spend the extra money, the kids didn't have any tickets to play the games. Never fear, they scammed their way into several. Even made off with a few prizes.
The carousel topped off our evening with two rounds of rides. I even got to ride once! Olivia passed on the first go-round. But offering up my friend Linda to her was enough to get her on the second time.
After we were done there, we hurried to the cars to warm up and head home for pizza. The second the kids hit the door, it was like they were transformed. You would think that we had kept them caged all day with a cupcake dangling just out of their reach. They were crazy. They were everywhere. To say they had energy would be an understatement. Even dinner didn't slow them down much. I think it was just a speed bump to them.
It got late quick. People had to pack up and head home. Some had driven for a couple of hours to join in the festivities. Poor Olivia had hit her limit and was completely melting into a crusty pile of child. Our day had come to close.
Until next year, Zoo Boo. A year to think of costumes. Idea are brewing already.
