Friday Evening, April 18.

Jere and Kristen invited us to go with their family to see Bears at a local cinema ~ as an early birthday gift for Cerwin.

 It is a rare occasion for us to go to a cinema, so we looked forward to the evening with great anticipation.

We noticed that there were about 15 different movies playing – meaning there are that many theatres in the building. Plus there is an IMAX next door.

Roy, Deb, and Jana were loading up on popcorn, sodas, and soft pretzels when we arrived.

It would have made our evening complete if it had suited Jeff and Chris’ family to come as well.

Kristen, Jere, Ian, Jared, and Jesse, plus two friends of the boys were making their purchase when Cerwin got in line for our soft pretzels and soda.

Then we settled in for the one-hour-and-seventeen-minute movie which began at the end of winter ~ inside the den of this mother bear and her twin cubs.

Before long they began their trek down the mountain to the rivers and meadows.

The photography was fabulous and the story extremely well narrated.

It is fun to watch a wildlife movie on a huge screen.

There were a few scary moments when we wondered if the babies were going to be okay ~ especially the little boy who tended to loiter or explore.

Thanks Jere and Kristen.

It was a wonderful gift to spend the evening with you.

We headed home just as the sun was setting.

It was a glorious close to a wonderful evening.