Birthday Weekend!

Last weekend, we celebrated Pop’s 60th birthday in fine fashion. Friday night, a surprise dinner party at a local favorite Italian restaurant with some of Mimi & Pop’s closest friends.

Saturday morning, we were up [not too] early, as I had a work-week to recover from! We headed over to Columbus and enjoyed a yummy brunch at first watch, followed by a stop at Starbucks to warm up before we hit the zoo.

The weather was dry but chilly and windy. Many animals it seemed were happier in their inside habitats, but we particularly enjoyed the baby langur, almost the same age as our Little One. I didn’t get a picture, but this little guy was so sweet. So tentative and tiny, and so protected by its mother. Funny little creature.
Secondly, the gorilla house entertained as always. Gorillas have some habits that are amongst the most disgusting, but I could watch them all day. Their behaviors are fascinating (for the most part). Big C and her new friend:

Her other favorite exhibit was “the horse thing,” also known as the carousel. Mimi joined Big C and dad for a few rounds on the classic carousel. I love seeing her so happy!

When asked about her favorite exhibit, Little C declined to comment:

We headed out after a stop at the Komodo dragon:

On to a delicious dinner at Montgomery Inn. So delicious!! On Sunday, Pop departed for a week in Hilton Head with some golf buddies. I hope when I’m 60 I can spend a week in Hilton Head, too (though not on the golf course).