CATZ (Christmas at the Zoo)

We took the kids to see the light at the zoo for the first time last weekend. The weather wasn't too bad - we just dressed the kids up nice and warm and piled blankets on them in the wagon and got Mommy some hot chocolate and Daddy some coffee.

The kids loved it! Ava's favorite part was watching the lights dance to the music of "Trans-Siberian Orchestra" and Aidan's favorite was staring into the bonfires saying, "Hot, hot!"

We even got to see some of the animals! In fact, some were more active in the evening than they usually are during the day.

Tree Trimmin'

I know I have been a very bad blogger considering it has been nearly a month since I have updated anything. We have been super busy, so here is my attempt at redemption!!!

Like we do every year, I go shopping on Black Friday, come back home for breakfast and a nap, and then it's Christmas decorating time.

Shopping was very successful and enlightening as I made my first (and last) trip to Wal-Mart on Black Friday - there is only so much insanity one can take!

An annual tradition. Ava always places the star on top of the tree. She has done it every year since she was born (it helped that she was nearly 1 on her first Christmas):