Trip to Seattle, Part 2

Kurt left out all the fun activities we did with everyone! Maybe that's because he was often left at home being babysitter for those who needed naps. Thanks Kurt! After staying with the Sorsensons, we spent time with the Hansens and the Harmans. James and Daniel played with Hot Wheels and Alexandra and Ella cooked in their play kitchen for hours. It was so fun to see them get to know each other. At Lori's house, all the cousins played hide-and-seek with Uncle Kurt, played frisbee out in the rain with Jacob (it rained the whole time, so we learned how to just enjoy the rain!), and dressed up as princesses. It was a party all the time.

In the course of the week, we took a tour of Boehm's Chocolate Factory, visited the Seattle Aquarium, took a tour of Microsoft, had a barbeque at Beaver Lake, and went to the Seattle Zoo. The best event, however, was at the end of the week when we got to see Marie and Jacob perform at their Primary Talent Show. Marie did a ballet dance that she had choreographed herself, and Jacob played a paino piece that he wrote himself! They both did wonderfully. They sure are talented children. We will miss all the Hansen children while they are in Japan. We're so glad we got to spend some time with them before they leave. Now we have some great memories. Alexandra talks about Kate and Sarah (and all her girl cousins) incessantly.



We all came down sick on the two-day drive home, but the trip was so worth it and one we won't soon forget! Thanks to all our family for being willing to take time from their schedules to spend so much time with us. Dan and Teri are on their way here to visit for a few days, and the kids can't wait to see their cousins again. It's hard to live so far away, but these reunions sure are fun!

Trek To Seattle Washington

The family vacation that we recently had was a blast. We took a ton of pictures throughout the trip to help us save those memories. You can imagine what it was like to drive 14 and a half hours in the car. Luckily we made a few stops to brake up the driving. James had a great time and was a great helper throughout the drive. When the other two children where asleep he got his movie time.As you can see, Alexandra probably was not very comfortable sleeping the way she did, but she at least got some rest. Plus that gave some quiet time for mommy and daddy. The first part of the trip took us through Montana. We left on June 3, and when we drove through Montana it was snowing for part of the day. What a great start for a trip that we only packed one pair of warm clothing for each of us. Oops that was a mistake. We stayed in Idaho Falls the first night and then stayed a couple of days in Spokane with the grandparents.

Once we left Spokane we went and stayed with the Sorensen's. The children had so much fun together. We appreciate the Sorensen's for letting us stay there, even when they were in the process of remodeling. One of the things they did together was relax.!! Dora here we come. They had a blast up in the bonus room playing together. They could not get enough time together. It was so amazing to see Nathan and Isabella. They are growing up too fast. I remember when Adam and Isabella were on the floor together and Adam hit her on her head. She was shy and Uncle Kurt use to scare her by just looking at her. Now she is very outgoing and loves to wrestle and be tickled.

One of the main reasons for the family vacation was for our nephew's baptism. Jacob was going to be baptized. When the Saturday came for all the family to meet, it was a very happy reunion. All the Harmans got into a picture, and as you can see Grandma and Grandpa Harman have a ton of little grandkids, and they still keep on coming.

Don't we look like a happy family. We sure wished that Ryan and Julie could have been here as well. We definitely missed them. Well, I think I have said enough for now. If Pris wants to say more she can add more.