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!