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OUR VISIT TO THE REINDEER FARM – LEAVENWORTH, WA

Dec 02, 2021life + family, outings + travel

You guys ready for some serious Christmastime vibes and reindeer spam? It’s rare that I’m impressed with the abilities of an animal, but these guys are seriously magical creatures and we had a blast visiting them at the Reindeer Farm in Leavenworth, WA. It’s also not often that I would suggest researching them with your kids, but you should! At the very least, you should look up a few reindeer jokes because there’s a lot and they’re pretty funny. Plus it’s always good to have a silly joke in your back pocket for a needed ice breaker or when things get tense at family get togethers… Just saying.

Here’s a post from the first time we visited the reindeer, shortly after they had opened I think!

For those interested, I’ll share outfit links for items I can find, at the bottom of this post. Let me know if I miss anything!

Griff, my nephew Logan, and my little brother Mitch! Had to include the “little” part. They’ve recently moved back to the west coast from Brooklyn, NY and we love getting to do all the Holidays and traditions together since they’ve been back.

Getting edumacated on all things reindeer and also what not to do while you’re in the pen with them. As someone that wasn’t the best student, in the traditional sense, I’m always surprised by how much I LOVE LEARNING NEW THINGS. Even un-useful things, lol. Or maybe I’m just becoming a total nerd in my old age???? Is that a thing?

Happy place.

Plus the reindeer made Poppy nervous so she was my sidekick pretty much the entire time which was fun. Love experiencing things with my kids!

In need of some dry shampoo. Side note: tried a homemade recipe while in Nashville and loved it. Will share soon!

Can’t scroll past this pic without saying how much I love you Espen!

Love all of these faces and hearts. Hate how fast they’re growing up but love that I get to be their mom in the process.

TWINNING!

Cayoot! 🦌

Giving the chickens, ducks, and turkeys a little attention, too.

Someones tired of dodging antlers.

Hahaha!

We’ll have a couple year gap in Santa pics, but so happy this happened!

There are two different kinds of people in the world. Those that love a good gift shop, and those who don’t really care, and these two were definitely outnumbered. But the shop was absolutely adorable!

Until next time!

Do you have any Christmas or Holiday outings planned this month!? Have you made a December bucket list!?

xo, Rae

OUTFIT DETAILS:

RAE | JACKET (size down-wearing a 4, could have done the 2), SWEATER (wearing a small), JEANS, SHOES

YODER | JACKET (in gray on big sale!), SHIRT

POPPY | JACKET, SWEATPANTS, TOP (on sale!), SHOES

GRIFFIN | JACKET (similar from factory j.crew), SWEATPANTS, TEE, SWEATSHIRT, SHOES

ESPEN | JACKET, HOODIE, JEANS, SHOES

TILLY | JACKET, SWEATSHIRT, JEANS, SHOES

OZZIE | JACKET, PANTS, SHOES

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  1. THERESA JOHNSON

    Dec 04, 2021 at

    Reindeer are so beautiful!

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    • rae

      Dec 06, 2021 at

      and have big personalities too!

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YOUโ€™LL NEED:
avocado oil, as needed for cooking
1-1/2 pounds chicken breast or tenders, thinly sliced (like you would for stir fry or fajitas)
1 package dried pad thai rice noodles, cooked to package directions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 onion, sliced
2 eggs, gently whisked
1 cup bean sprouts (plus more for topping)
1/2 cup firm tofu, cut into bite sized pieces (optional IMO)
1/4 cup garlic chives, cut to inch size pieces
1/4 cup peanuts, roughly chopped (plus more for topping)
2 limes, cut into wedges for serving
ground chilli or cayenne pepper, to taste (for those that want extra stars โ€“ optional)
1/2 cup pad thai sauce* (see note)
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Prep toppings, as desired, setting aside bean sprouts, peanuts, and lime wedges.
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Prepare noodles according to package directions. In a large pot, add noodles and avocado oil (to taste) and stir fry for a few minutes. Add bean sprouts, chicken mixture, tofu (if using), and sauce. Toss together until sauce is distributed evenly. Add chives and peanuts and toss gently.
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