Time to catch up

We just got back from a quick but really great trip to Seattle. I wish we could have stayed longer. We definitely need to go back. Ben and Brittney were great hosts, there house was great for the boys. Gavin got to feed goats, chipmunks and who knows what else. I think they miss Bow(the dog) the most-no offense guys. I forgot to take pictures, but Andy got some great ones.

The boys went on a wildlife trek. Brittney and I went on a much needed shopping spree.

It was a little chilly, but a binkie binkie can fix almost anything.

I think they saw every kind of wildlife except a caribou. It was a fun day for sure!

Can you see the beautiful eagle behind him?

Gav got in trouble for trying to pet the animals, that's how close they were.

This guy was so friendly, he was right up against the car.

We discovered the best gummi candy ever-they are gummi sugar plums and they are delicious! We should have bought more. There is a nightly Christmas parade at the mall. It was pretty cute(too bad our camera man left both cameras in the car, parked far away). They even made it "snow" with bubbles. Gavin danced right along with the live drummers, it was a litle crowded but we had fun. We also tried peppermint tootsie pops-you need to try them! They were passing them out at the parade.

Ofcourse we made time for Andy and Ben to do a little fishing too.

Don't worry, we didn't eat starfish for dinner. Can you believe how big this guy is? He must have weighed thirty pounds!

We brought the sunshine with us, it was great. The snow decided to follow us home though. This made a scary, long drive. The boys did great, even Andy. I was surprised we only had to stop and let them loose at McDonald's once on the way there and once on the way back. Maybe driving through the night isn't so bad? I think we will fly next time.

Before our trip we took the boys and the Polar Express at the Heber Valley Railroad. It was a blast. Gavin was in HEAVEN! I knew he loved trains but this was priceless. Next year we will have to go early so he can spend more time exploring the other trains. It was so much fun to ride in our pj's, eat cookies, drink cocoa and see Santa. Even my older brother sang along to the Christmas songs. It was fabulous! Max might enjoy it more next year too, it was a little too mong for him. All in all this will likely be a new tradition!

Gavin's eyes were enormous when he saw this engine!

Max didn't want to hold still for anything-too much to see , too much to touch, and too much space to run around. At least he was happy!
Meeting SANTA!!!
I think Jerett loved the ride.
Max went nuts. His favorite part was the hot cocoa though, he drank two full cups!

Jenny, Jeremy and Jerett enjoying our trip to the North Pole.

The whole gang, Max is hiding. I would definitely recommend the early ride. I don't know how people could do the later one. The boys were tired but very happy.
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I have to take advantage of Andy's more flexible schedule in the Winter. While Brad and Mercedes were in town we took the kids to Jungle Jim's. The Kids had a great time...me, not so much. It's not the cleanest place but germs mean nothing to my kids. There hapopiness should come first right.