Last year, we fell in love with Mesker Park's
Boo at the Zoo, so this year we were more than ready for its opening night 2011! After a quick family photo shoot at Portrait Innovations (which didn't go as well as hoped...more about that later) and a fun family dinner at Steak 'n Shake, we were first in line at the zoo. Ava wore her favorite Little Mermaid costume, while Hudson made do with a Mickey shirt (you know, since his official Disney Mickey Mouse costume was lost in the mail...thanks, USPS!).
Early on, Hudson snagged a big chocolate sucker, and let me tell you that piece of candy saved our night! He was so thrilled to be eating "big boy candy" that he was an angel all evening and we had no problems with him. He either sat in his stroller and enjoyed the views, or beautifully participated in the provided activities. Score one for the Bub!
As for Ava, she was much braver this year, not as afraid of some of the wild costumes we observed. In fact, she even ventured alone through the haystack maze behind a terrifyingly familiar mask. Go, Ava B! Luckily, since we arrived early, we were able to fit in more of the cool interactives this year as well.
Like digging for spiders!
Visiting with the local wildlife!
Indeed, fun was had by all. Thanks again to Mesker Park Zoo for allowing us to experience Boo at the Zoo!
Last year, we fell in love with Mesker Park's Boo at the Zoo, so this year we were more than ready for its opening night 2011! After a quick family photo shoot at Portrait Innovations (which didn't go as well as hoped...more about that later) and a fun family dinner at Steak 'n Shake, we were first in line at the zoo. Ava wore her favorite Little Mermaid costume, while Hudson made do with a Mickey shirt (you know, since his official Disney Mickey Mouse costume was lost in the mail...thanks, USPS!).
Early on, Hudson snagged a big chocolate sucker, and let me tell you that piece of candy saved our night! He was so thrilled to be eating "big boy candy" that he was an angel all evening and we had no problems with him. He either sat in his stroller and enjoyed the views, or beautifully participated in the provided activities. Score one for the Bub!
As for Ava, she was much braver this year, not as afraid of some of the wild costumes we observed. In fact, she even ventured alone through the haystack maze behind a terrifyingly familiar mask. Go, Ava B! Luckily, since we arrived early, we were able to fit in more of the cool interactives this year as well.
Like digging for spiders!
Visiting with the local wildlife!
Indeed, fun was had by all. Thanks again to Mesker Park Zoo for allowing us to experience Boo at the Zoo!
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