North Pole

We made our annual trip to the North Pole with Jenny and Luke again this week. I love my neighbors. We wave to each other at breakfast and dinner. We can see into each other's houses. And no judgement passes. They are moving in the summer. I will cry. I am doing all sorts of convincing to get Luke to opt out of the military. He's actually thinking about it. I'm hoping and praying. My favorite is that once or twice a week we set up monitors after the kids go to bed and play games. Settlers, farming game, their version of sorry, wii. Mainly settlers. I crave the adult interaction. And a little friendly competition. It's great.

But the point of this post was the North Pole. Have you been? It's awesome! The kid rides are perfect for all my kids. Even Mia went on some with Ashley as her adult. They sat on Santa's lap and ran around like crazy hitting up all the rides. There were no lines. We stayed the entire day. We're already talking about next year. There are a lot of pictures to follow -

Ashley asked for barbies. Katelyn said she didn't want anything.
They are a little blurry. They wouldn't let me use flash.

Justin asked for a car.

Justin and Ryan.

Katelyn and Melanie.

Ashley had no "partner" but she still had fun.

Mia was cold. She was a good sport.

Ashley riding this crazy, spinning ride. Alone. Perfectly happy.

What is this face?

Lots of kids between us.

Justin loved the rockets. He rode probably 10 times in a row.
Mia is unsure when I put her in.

Then she is excited to be there.
Not so sure now that the ride is going.