July 9, 2008
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Moosechusetts
Eric and I had a meeting in the Northern part of our State last evening in which the kids came along as well. It was a gorgeous ride I tell ya! The sunshine hit the mountains so beautifully and the children were just in awe of being completely surrounded by the mountains. We vowed to do more exploring of our own State with the kids during the summer time, as there is so much to see and do in the Northern parts.
The reason why I'm telling you any of this is because the North country is also major Moose country. There are signs every where telling you to be cautious because the Moose do cross the road and you don't want to hit one for your own sake! On the way home it was just at dusk and we saw two moose close to the road along with several deer. The kids were beyond excited to see a real moose so close! I told them they needed to help keep their eyes open to make sure Papa didn't hit one in the road. The moose were really starting to roam while it was cooling down after an extremely hot, summer day.
While we were enjoying some family time of discussion all about the evening Chloe abruptly yells out, "THERE'S A MOOSE!!!" Eric, of course, starts breaking and everyone starts peeling their eyes wide open wondering where in the world is this moose that we must avoid when suddenly Chloe points to the side of the road and says, "See right there!" To our relief we see that she is pointing to a big moose SIGN for one of the businesses. After a moment to catch our breathe and let our racing hearts calm down the entire van erupts into laughter! (you had to be there
) Then as our laughter quieted down Chloe softly comments, "We must be in Moosechusetts." Again, the entire family erupted in uncontrollable laughter. 
We could not help but stop at an old country store and treat the kids to a Moose Tracks ice cream cone after all of that. The kids sat on an old fashion porch swing together while enjoying their ice cream and the summer night's breeze. I love when mundane events turn into so much fun and unexpected surprises.
Don't you?!
Comments (7)
Oh, that Chloe! She's so silly! What a fun night! I saw two deer this morning on my way to work -- a mommy and a baby. Unfortunately, they were far enough ahead of them that KB missed them when they went down over the bank. It has been so hot. The animals are really moving in the morning and evening!
LOL!! Very fun ~ expecially the moose tracks ice cream.
That's hilarious!
We had a moose in our yard once when we were living in Alaska.
Those are the BEST family times! What a sweet memory you made with your children today.
If you are ever in the Northwest, stop in at a Harry and David Store and purchase some Moose Munch- best carmel/chocolatized popcorn in the world- and we don't even have too many mooses (or is it meeces) around here!
That's so funny! Sounds like a fun time.
LOL Moosechusetts, I LOVE IT
. We have a ton of moose here in Maine as well. Is your family making a trip to the lake in Maine this summer? If you are I would LOVE to meet you.