During our recent trip to Quebec Province in Canada, we visited a place called Omega Park. The park is full of elk, buffalo, deer, bears and boars which all can be fed from the comfort of your vehicle. That being said, the elk and the deer are allowed to get pretty close. For just two dollars, you can purchase a big bag of carrots and feed them as much as you want. As you'll see, Eli had a great experience feeding a large elk. The whole experience kind of reminded me of pan handlers in a third world country... only bigger... much bigger.
This is what we faced after having driven roughly 15 feet into the park. A hoard of carrot craving elk! Check out the teeth on these guys. It seems fairly obvious they've been imported from the United Kingdom.
Although it didn't actually say anything, it was clear this elk was serious about getting a carrot. In fact, I'm pretty sure that if this elk had been equipped with a laser, Gary, Cody's dad, would have been finished.
Petting an elk inside your vehicle is always a bit more tense than petting one inside say... a petting zoo.
This is what it looks like when the photographer is trying to feed the elk from the back seat. This is not a preferred method.
This is what it looks like when the passenger feeds an elk coming in from the driver's side of the vehicle. This also is not a preferred method.
The deer weren't quite as invasive, so Eli actually managed to outstretch his arm in delivering this carrot.
These elk ran a checkpoint as effectively as U.S. soldiers in Iraq. They would force you to come to a stop because they would walk directly in front of your vehicle and would then come along side to request their due. This elk actually told me to put $20 between his fourth and fifth point on his antlers. It was like I was inside Disneyland, but much more threatening.
Then there was the Kjersti deer. When we tried to feed her a carrot, she actually said, "No thanks, but would you happen to have some chocolate or other tasty treats?"
Eli started practicing his missionary approach with some of the cast members, but "Eli-glish" is only spoken, and understood, by the small person wearing the green t-shirt.
"Guys, did you know that Hannah Montana is a Mormon!" Ok, ok, Kjersti never said that, but we had plenty of time to discuss all kinds of faith promoting rumors since we arrived 4 1/2 hours before the show started.
We enjoyed a beautiful summer evening at the Pageant. It's been one of the many highlights of the summer of 2008!
Dad: How about if I just borrow the daisies you're holding? Princess Daisy: Mmm, I think I'm just going to just hold on to these, thanks. 
Dad: I'm just kidding. Princess Daisy: Daaaaad, don't be a goofball.
Dad: Ok, I'm sorry. How about we go for ice cream? Princess Daisy: I'm pleased to see you've come to your senses.
Eli took his cues from 
If you look closely you will see that Eli managed to pick up a few grass clippings from his exploits. A small price to be paid for this 
Of course with Kjersti behind the camera, we got to see all kinds of different things.
Here is one of many pictures out of the car.
Driving sure can get boring sometimes. When you've got a camera, at least you can capture those moments forever.
She's good at getting pictures of the things that matter. Cinderella on the computer screen.
The butterfly on her t-shirt.
The ring on her finger. All of the important things.
With a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eye, Kjersti milked Eli for all he was worth at the Cabot Cheese Annex. I don't think Eli ever did figure out what was going on under that stool.
After pushing the stroller mile after mile along the Stowe, VT bike path, Cody figured he would let gravity take a turn. As it turns out the kids preferred gravity. Check out the video!
Here we are ascending Mount Mansfield. At 4,393 ft, it is Vermont's highest peak. Thanks in large part to a road that goes nearly to the top, the summit is accessable even to a group of "extreme" hikers like us. One extreme hiker attempted hiking with his eyes closed. That hiker can be seen here in Cody's arms moments before attempting his wild stunt.
We all got to enjoy our trip, especially Kjersti, with Elaine, Heidi's mother. In Sharon, VT, we visited the site of the Prophet Joseph Smith's birthplace. It was a wonderful tribute to the first Prophet of our dispensation!
We really enjoyed the week we spent in Vermont. It was a great experience!
7:18 pm: Shortly after arriving and getting our stuff set up, we enjoyed a nice picnic.
7:51 pm: Kjersti tries the sleeper hold on Chubs.
8:03 pm: Chubs is notified that in appx. 90 minutes, Kung Fu Panda will begin.
8:36 pm: Dad decides to play Drill Instructor and makes each child do 30 push-ups. After two or three, both ask to be released from Drive Inn Boot Camp.
8:45 pm: Chubs puts the sleeper hold on Kjersti.
9:12 pm: We break out the popcorn and assume our movie time positions. Finally, 23 minutes later, the show begins. Cody couldn't stay awake through Kung Fu Panda, so we left right after it ended. We'll try Indiana Jones another day.