Zoo Boo Birthday

On my birthday this year, I wanted to take Jack and Benjamin to Zoo Boo, this time to see it fully decked-out for Halloween. It worked out for the boys to stay for a sleepover, and, as always, they had to enjoy our pool deck at the apartment. That night, it was only Mark who dared to jump in. October days found Benjamin more interested in dragons of all kinds and Jack intent on catching as many lizards and frogs and worms as possible. For my part, I helped keep the creatures fed, with live crickets from Petco and pieces of fresh veggies. Elizabeth made sure I had what I needed for traveling, and Bonnie treated me to lunch and shopping out in Katy. Then Matthew decided last minute to visit Austin—on Halloween weekend—and that made my birthday feel more complete. Now Mark and I are packing for our trip to Japan…