Zoo Lights 12.14.07

So, one Saturday we decided to head up to the Portland Zoo for the annual Zoo Lights event. We went last year and had a great time, so we have added it as one of our yearly Christmas traditions.

When we arrived at the Zoo, it was nearly empty, because Zoo Lights had not started yet. We were able to let Sid walk around, which he enjoyed. He did not enjoy stopping for this picture...



One of his favorite exhibits was the ducks! You can't see them in this picture, but that is what he is looking at. It cracked me up that out of all the animals at the zoo, he loves the ducks, which we can see any day of the week.



Zoo Lights turned into a disaster at this point, with much screaming and fit throwing by our dear Sidney. We got on the train and he sat quietly through the ride. Here is a pic Michael's friend took of us. It sucks Sid's face got cut off, but it was dark on the train, so Chris couldn't really see what he was taking a picture of, so I have to use it.



After getting off the train, Sid wanted to walk, but it was really crowded by this time, so I wouldn't let him. He freaked. He must have screamed and cried for a good half hour straight. Once we gave up, left the zoo and got to the car, he was a perfect angel. This shot was taken on our way out.



This gives you an idea of the lights, but they do a lot more stuff than just hang them like that. They have moving animals made out of lights and so many of them. It's really gorgeous. We're hoping that by next Christmas we'll forget the unpleasant memories of this year's Zoo Lights trip and make the trip again.