Zoo Lights

Last night Mason and I joined our friends Lanae and Carmendy for a trip to Zoo Lights at the Oregon Zoo in Portland. We took the Max, the train in Portland, to get there so we didn't have to deal with parking. Mason was so excited to be on a train. He kept saying "Train! Train!" Over and over. 

Carmendy on the train. She's such a cutie. 

Hauling a heavy toddler across a big city is no easy task. I felt like I had lifted weights at the gym for a few hours. We finally made it to the zoo. There was a tiger walking around greeting people, and Mason was enthralled by him. He gave him at least 5 high fives and fist bumps. 

We walked around with our hot chocolates enjoying all of the lights. They do a great job. 

Mason kept yelling "Hippo!! Giraffe!! Alligator!!" At people as they walked by. Just in case they missed the animal lights right in front of them. He's very helpful. 😝

This crocodile opened and closed his mouth! 

We had a great time. Then it was back on the train for the long trip home (Mason didn't mind). 

This picture is of the huge Christmas tree in downtown Portland. Just as I was taking it our train pulled up across the street, 10 minutes early. As we ran across the street to catch it, tiny children in tow, the doors closed and pulled away. Dang it! Good thing there was a giant Christmas tree to distract the kids while we waited for the next one!