Cougar Mountain Zoo.

Last Friday I got a wild hair and decided to do a little searching for something fun and festive to do with the boys. I looked online and found that they had a Reindeer Festival going on at the Cougar Mountain Zoo and since it wasn't too far away, we decided to go for it. We packed up and headed to Issaquah to see some fun animals including Santa's reindeer. Admission was not cheap, but it was a really neat place and there were only about 3 or 4 other families there, so it was perfect. We saw cougars, tigers, alpacas, kangaroos, and many other cool animals. The highlight was for sure the reindeer and Santa was even there to visit with! Such a fun morning with my boys and up until we left there, I was oblivious to what had happened in Newtown CT. Kind of put a sad damper on the day, but I felt grateful that I was able to have such a special day with my boys. I can't even begin to imagine what those poor families must be going through! So very sad. Just another lesson to not take life for granted and to treasure as many moments as we can with our kiddos.

making a wish in the fountain on the way in.

pretty cougars.

all 8 reindeer were there to see!

this guy was trying to get at a family with a little one! Kind of scary. He was able to get his paws in between the metal wires pretty well. The worker told them that they may want to go so he didn't get to riled up.

funny looking birds.

I was waiting to see if they would spit on me! ;)

mule deer. Good thing I left Orlin at home! ;)

pretty view of Lake Samammish.

me and my guys.

awesome tigers.

such a beautiful animal.