Zoo Boo 2010

This was my second year to attend "Zoo Boo" at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium. Being much older and more experienced, I was able to enjoy the zoo more this year than last...

Obviously, devils don't ride around in baby strollers. That would, of course, weaken their tough 'don't-mess-with-me' image. So, I insisted that Mom and Dad rent a new set of wheels for me. While a Harley Chopper would have been my first choice, I settled for a close second- the 'Safari Jeep'. It was definitely filthy enough to look tough!

Nothing in life is free. I made it perfectly clear that the only way this hood was staying on my head was if I was given candy! No candy, no costume! Its only fair, right?!

I got to meet a nice owl and tried to share my lollipop with him. The zoo keeper informed me that owls do not eat lollipops, nor do they like being touched by toddlers. Whats so 'wise' about that?! Just 'hoo' does he think he is? ;)

This year, I was able to see all the animals. I was fascinated by the silly-looking giraffes. God definitely has a sense of humor!

Like last year, I was mesmerized by the elephants! They are my favorite animals in the whole zoo! We stayed for a long time watching them eat hay and drink water. I got a big kick out of the silly way they ate! I even got to see how I measure up to a baby elephant!

The aquarium is another favorite, same as last year. I just love the water and everything in it! I could have stayed there all day. I think this penguin wanted to come home with us.

I made a new friend! High-five!

Even Devils need a shoulder sometimes!

Finally! Someone handed out a healthy treat! Mommy said I could have as many pears as I wanted, so I quickly gobbled up two!

Refreshed and happy to be out of my costume (the parents failed to hold up their end of the candy-for-costume agreement), I headed for the playground!

...and then on to the petting zoo where I met another furry friend! I also petted a GIANT hissing COCKROACH, sending my mom into a series of twitchy convulsions.

The zoo is so much more fun as a big boy! This year I got to ride the carousel and giggled the whole time!

I've come a long way since my last visit to the zoo! Here I am as a monkey at Zoo Boo'09.

...and here I am this year in the same spot!

With my parents last year...

...our family this year!

Last year, I didn't even make it to the car before I passed out from all the excitement of the day!

This year, I made it to the car but was out before we made it out of the parking lot! Proof that Zoo Boo 2010 was a success!

Jack-O-Lantern

I visited a pumpkin patch to pick out my very first pumpkin! I had never seen a pumpkin before, so I ran around the patch yelling "BALL! BALL!". Mommy and Daddy QUICKLY explained to me what pumpkins were as I was picking them up and throwing them...I guess throwing pumpkins is against the rules.

Picking out the perfect pumpkin is not as easy at it seems! Hmmm....where to start?!

SO many to choose from! I love them all!

I was immediately drawn to the ugliest ones in the patch.

After some persuasion from Mommy and Daddy, I decided to go with an orange one, but there were SO many! How would I ever decide???

I tested the roll-ability of several.

Some were WAY too big!


...and others were WAY too heavy!


Finally, I found one that was the perfect size for me! However, after more persuasion from Mommy and Daddy, I decided to look for one just slightly bigger for carving purposes.


Please?! Can't I just take them ALL???


After FINALLY choosing the perfect pumpkin, I got my picture taken. I had so much fun at the pumpkin patch!


A few days later, I had my buddy Collison over for a pumpkin carving party! After an appetizer of chicken nuggets and carrots (that we didn't touch) we moved on to the main course- HALLOWEEN CUPCAKES!!!


...and let the games begin! We aren't afraid to get our hands dirty!


Me with my pumpkin.


My party was such a success that we ended the evening with a big hug!


The finished product! I am so proud!