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So here is the Christmas nitty gritty. Make no mistake NORTHERN CAlifornia is freezing! We bundled up and had a ball. Hasbro has nothing on the Star Wars collectibles that the Oak Drive Zoo boasts. A dear Schaffer family friend remarked, "For the Schaffers, Star Wars IS A RELIGION." Thanks Christopher, someone could have WARNED me! (too bad I learned that after Church, we could have skipped-just kidding). The whole trip was amazing. We ATE, and COOKED and talked about EATING and COOKING!!! Monkey showed off his amazing eating and walking skills, and the Bear was in constant Jedi Christmas mode-what a ball. I doubt my father in law reads my blog-so I am not just saying this because he will read-but he may be the easiest going, sweetest smiling, dearest man ever. I may or may not have asked him to watch the creatures or grab a cup or whatever at least a hundred times and HE DID IT. And my mother in law is an amazing hostess with everything we could ever want already on hand, highly organized to get us out to a Lego exhibit,, a children's museum, and some glorious parks(love THAT), with a heart of gold that stretches clear across the country! Last but not least THE LION! Yes my brother in law surely wants a ZOO name from me. The Lion was only agressive when provoked by a badass game (courtesy of me), otherwise the wise soul sat back and watched the Star Wars, took care of the young, and was great compnay to all. Thank you Oak Drive ZOO! We'll be back soon!