Our trip to see the "Fuzzy Reindeer"

Well this last weekend, minus the cold, we ventured to the Elk feeding station up at Oak Creek.  The boys were not quite sure what they were going to see, as the last time we went you could only view the Elk through binoculars.  While you could say we got up close and personal with the so call "Fuzzy Reindeer" this trip.

David was very concerned that Santa was missing all of his Reindeer.  He was determined to find Rudolph amongst the herd but had no luck. 

We were lucky enough to get to ride the "truck" ( that is in quotes because I am not so sure it was the safest thing to do after we had to sign a waiver stating that we would not hold the preserve responsible if gored by an Elk)  and yet we got on anyway. 

As we pulled out into the herd I realized this might have been a mistake for the creature from afar may be beautiful but up close and personal is not were I wanted to be.  Davids comments were priceless, however.  "These Reindeer are really big mom",  Mom we are driving in reindeer poop",  EEWWW that reindeer is pooping",  "Mom how come reindeer poop?", "Why are reindeers bums white?", "Why does it (poop) look like raisins?" "Dad are reindeers born in a egg" etc etc.  He entertained the entire tuck to say the least.  The poor little volunteer guide who was supposed to be telling us all about the Elk was just trying to get David to say it was a Elk and not a reindeer.  It was priceless. 

I was wondering just what is Elk was thinking as we drove passed with in 3 feet of its butt.  " I wonder what those things are?" Or " I wonder if they have something tasty with them?" I am not sure he was happy we were there, but we were at least once we thawed. 

We have been having some fun experiences up here and are excited to have more.  We are focused on staying close as a family and enjoying one another.  Living here will be an experience to remember.  We love everyone and hope we can see you soon.