Oakland Zoo

We took Owen on his first trip to the zoo! He was much more interested in touching the railings and watching the other kids, but some of the animals fascinated him-- the gazelles and tortoises were his favorites.

Owen woke up from his nap to look at the camels

It was a cold day-- we warmed up in the Reptile House

Owen's favorite animal was the giant tortoise. He got right up close and laughed.

Having fun with Daddy in the Children's Zoo

Watching the chimpanzees

Owen's First Christmas

No coal for this baby-- Owen was a very good boy this year! His first Christmas was celebrated FOUR times! Christmas Eve with the Averills, Christmas morning with the three of us (plus Sydney), Christmas morning #2 at Grandma and Grandpa's, and then on to Hidden Valley Lake for Christmas dinner. Owen didn't really care about unwrapping presents, but he loved seeing all his family.

Christmas morning- carrying on the Pink family tradition of bows-on-the-baby's-head

Owen loves his workbench from Santa

Reindeer ears at Grandma & Grandpa's

Who needs presents when you can play with wrapping paper, tissue paper, and ribbons?

First Visit to the Christmas Tree Farm