When we arrived at the zoo there were long lines trailing from each entrance. It took a while to get in but once there were free to stay as long as we like. Still, as Katie's expression shows, the waiting wasn't the highlight of the night. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	We finally got into the zoo! That's cause for celebration! Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	Felicity and Jeff got hot chocolates right after getting in. Berry was not allowed to drink any. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	Paul and Holly came in through the other side of the zoo where the line was longer so it took them a while to get to us. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	I call this one "Mister Berry and the Very Blue Tree." Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	Holly, Paul and Jeff prove that the blue tree is not one of tears and sorrow. Sorry, Berry. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	Somebody call Burgess Meredith because there be penguins here! Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	This year's group shot, sans Jeff who took the picture. Charles is also suspiciously absent. Devin, Sean, Katie, Felicity, Berry, Holly, Josh, and Paul know all the best ways to use a bronze tiger. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	Inside the reptile house Jeff prepares to peel his face off. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	"Sea Urchin" does not begin with the letter "U." Jeff is greatly displeased. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	It is a fact that if Felicity had been born a cowgirl that she would ride zebras. While Katie runs alongside, apparently. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	Mister Berry cracks his first smile of the evening. To what does he owe this brief amusement? Polar bears. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	Charles wants you to know that you're awesome, whoever you are! Give yourself a pat on the back and move ahead three spaces. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	Holly gazes solemnly into the polar bear exhibit. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	Berry and Jeff have a very serious conversation over the latter's cell phone. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	Josh and Holly pretending to be friends. She also has her own photo of this. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	Holly cranes to witness the spectacle of Charles touching Sean's hand over Jeff's head. This sort of thing doesn't happen every day, you know. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	We spent some time hanging out in the polar bear house waiting to regroup while people used the restroom and did their thangs. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	Katie is back! Now we can get down to business. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	Felicity is like, totally geared up, 'cause we get to ride the train now! Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	We took up an entire car of the train, but it was a nice, scenic ride. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	Holly and Paul have a lot to endure, sitting downwind of Charles and Josh and all. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	We give this train ride two thumbs up! Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	This giraffe has no tact. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	Those who would equate Devin to this pink tree would be wise to amend that thought 'fore he punches you upside your head. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	It doesn't take a train ride to bring out the merriment in Charles, but it sure doesn't hurt. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	It wouldn't be Christmas without Josh getting hurt. Here he tore his leg open on a power box while getting off the train. A tourniquet made from napkins stemmed the flow of blood nicely. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	If an exaggeratedly dramatic pose is possible, you can bet that Josh will be on it like jam on bread. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	Felicity is in the zoo and feeling fine! What more could you ask for? Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	Berry had a sad blue tree. Charles has a colorful happy tree! Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	Katie is pleased with herself after causing several trees to burst into flames with her mind. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	Sean has learned the hard way to keep his wits about him when there is a camera shoved in his face. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	It's time for another group shot, this time guys only. It's not that we want to promote sexism, but somebody's always going to be left out to take the picture. This way everybody gets to be a part of a portrait. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	And now the gal's group shot, all three of them. There has to be better ways to get everyone on film at once. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	Jeff and Devin have a good-natured chat while everybody discusses dinner arrangements. Dinner would be at Big Boy's, as usual. Getting there would be an adventure, complete with Katie spraining her ankle on her way out of the zoo. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	Dan went to the zoo but turned back when he saw the huge lines. He met up with us for dinner though. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	Whenever Josh takes his camera into the restroom you know something like this is going to result. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	Devin, Felicity, and Katie in the midst of after-dinner chit-chat. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	Dan, Jeff, and Berry later on in the conversations. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	Dan and Katie: Best Friends Forever! Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	Mingling around in the parking lot after dinner. There's still one thing left to do to complete this evening.... Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	Lightsaber fights! Padawan Powers is so excited that she finally gets a lightsaber. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	You've really got to wonder what normal bystanders think whenever the lightsabers are broken out after these gatherings. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	It doesn't matter who started this duel; Felicity ended it. Photo Credit Josh Gulch
	We end with a video. A video of Berry looking suave with his lightsaber. That's it for this year! See you again in the summer! VIDEO FILE Click to view Running time: 0:06 seconds File size: 1.52 mb Video Credit Josh Gulch