Snowmobiling at Snoqualmie Pass

Saturday we were lucky enough to be invited for a day in the snow by my cousin Holly and her husband, Jeff. They picked us up early Saturday morning and drove us up to the mountains. They had snacks in the car for everyone and were more prepared than one could ever hope for!

Once we got up to the snowmobiling spot, Holly started getting out all sorts of gloves, hats, pants, and boots of all sizes for us previous sun-dwelling city folk! Jeff had Derek help him unload the snowmobiles and I helped get the boys into some mock boots (plastic bags taped to their shoes). ~ Great idea, but didn't last long with my boys... perhaps multiple bags and completely taped up would have worked...

After both of the snowmobiles were unpacked and started up and we were all dressed warmly, Jeff took Derek and I on a close to 2 hour snowmobile ride up the mountain! We rode all the way to the top and looked down on I-90! It was beautiful! What a view! Even after a tree "jumped" out and attacked us, I still got back on and continued on our way to the top! Jeff had Derek and I drive down some insanely steep hills! WOW!!! Who would have thought!

While we were cruising up the mountain, Holly stayed back with Dele and Kayode and kept them entertained sledding, building snowmen & snow forts and eating the snacks she brought with us. They had so much fun!!!

Holly and Jeff took Dele and Kayode on a short ride up the mountain and Jeff even let Dele drive the snowmobile for a while! Kayode said the best part was going fast! :)

After their short ride, we loaded everything back up, got into the cars and headed for home. They even took us to McDonald's on the way home for an early dinner. What great cousins we have!!!

Thank you Jeff & Holly!!! You guys are AWESOME!!!!!