Sunday, January 29, 2012

Waco Zoo, Belton Lake Lights, Frost Fest and more Holiday Fun



My parents came to visit us in early December. It was fun to have a early Christmas celebration and  definitely made it easier to stay home for the holidays.

Waco Zoo
-The Beaver slide was a hit, even for Grandma and Grandpa.
-When we were watching the elephants we heard a lion roaring. My family loves to tease me about this one, but I told them I thought it was fabricated somehow. Well we went to check the lions out and found the male strutting in front of the window.  He was unbelievable and roared at us a couple of times. It gave us all the shivers, but we were amazed.
-Since our engagement my Mom has teased us about our mushiness, so I  like to play it up when she is around!
-The Gorilla gong and monkey ropes for our monkeys. Who cares about looking at the real animals.
-The fall leaves were beautiful, we don't have much of them in our area.
-They had the best reptile and night animal exhibits (owls, bats, raccoons, armadillos).

























Belton Lake Lights
-We started the night by going to Rudy's BBQ.
-They greeted us at the gate with candy canes and a stream of fake snow.
-We drove through five miles of Christmas lights set to music.
-The Grand Finale was a tunnel of lights, unbelievable.

Frost Fest
-Cookies and hot cocoa were served.
-Petting zoo (reindeer included)
-Santa and his elves
-Train ride
-Giant slide
-We missed Daddy who wasn't feeling well.















Grandma made cinnamon rolls for us.

Opening presents from Grandma and Grandpa

Claire was excited because she had seen this doll on the TV.
Exploring the rocky terrain behind our house.


Grandpa enjoyed watching the kids with their new toys.




Grandma is so fun.







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