Saturday Brother # 2 and his girlfriend (hence forward known as R) came over so we could all go to Cosley Zoo to check out their zoo lights. It’s not too impressive, but it’s close, it’s free, and it was 50 degrees out so that’s a win in my book. I just wish they’d decorate the trees and other areas instead of just putting up animal-shaped lights and calling it a day. They could make it a little nicer, plus it would be easier to navigate through some of the otherwise very dark sections of the zoo.
After getting back home we ordered pizza and played some games (Pictionary Jr. and Uno Attack). Then Joe, E, and my brother decided to pay Call of Duty online (my brother brought his PS3 and hooked it up to the TV in our loft so he could join in). I took that opportunity to introduce R to the rats which she enjoyed. She actually commented on how much she likes their tails which is funny because even I wasn’t so keen on them at first. She got to hold and pet Marshmallow briefly once he calmed down. He also stayed on the bed which is unusual for him since he usually spends all of his out of cage time trying to get off the bed. Before that I had put Milo and Gizmo on the bed and she was able to pet both and give them treats. Gizmo, being the most friendly and outgoing one, eventually jumped onto her shoulder. It was cute.
It was nice being able to get to know R better. My brother has been dating her for like two years, possibly longer, at this point and I only see her once in awhile at my parents’ for holidays. After dinner they usually slink off to my brother’s room so our discussions are always brief.