Halloween at the Fort Worth Zoo

Since Rylan is not old enough to enjoy trick-or-treating (and Mom and Dad don't need the extra candy in the house), we decided to do something else that we thought Rylan would like. So, we all piled in the car and headed up the road to the Fort Worth Zoo. For those who have never been, the Fort Worth Zoo is beautiful. This zoo attempts to make its visitors feel as though they are actually walking through jungle (or plains or whatever terrain applies). Although Rylan didn't gawk at every animal or exhibit, he seemed to enjoy the animals as well as being outdoors on what turned to be a beautiful day. Our trip also turned out to be quite a workout! When you're pushing a 30lb stroller with an 18lb kid sitting in it up and down inclines you get a little winded! My favorite exhibit was the gorillas...we got to stand inches away from one (with plexiglass in between of course)! We'll definitely be returning as Rylan gets older!

After the zoo, we drove to Coppell to see Nana, Popy, Grandma, and Grandpa. After dinner Rylan put on his Halloween costume. He was a very cute and ferocious lion! We walked by a few neighbors houses to show him off. He lasted about an hour in his costume, but probably could have gone longer had it not been so hot! The costume was very warm, and since it is still close to 80 here (unusual even for Texas) it was to hot for him! Although we didn't go trick-or-treating, Rylan still came home with some goodies! He got some Puffs, a stuffed pumpkin, and some Halloween books. That's about all you can give an 8 month old. :) Thanks Nana, Popy, Grandma, and Grandpa! We can't wait for next year!