OK, so the Polar Express train experience was kind of fun. Hot chocolate, cookies, festive Christmas decorations, and cute entertainment made it pretty enjoyable. Our family "entertained/led" the fellow passengers in our car with Christmas carol after Christmas carol. We sing with enthusiasm and unbridled joy in making complete fools of ourselves. Once we get going with the laughing, it continues. Mols and I agree that in our quest for love we need to find soul mate dweebs who will happily participate in our silly family antics. Hood River is cute, and our rental house is really nice, with a huge deck, great kitchen, fireplace, gorgeous view, barbecue, and a fabulous hot tub. Tomorrow is my mom's birthday, and we're looking forward to exploring the town and having a bbq to celebrate.

Vegas was great, too. More later.