Aquarium & Ward Christmas Party

Last week I took the boys to the Sealife aquarium next to Legoland. The boys have been asking to go for a while and it had a really good deal, so I took advantage. It was neat and the boys loved it. I was blown away at how small it was for how expensive it was. Remember I got a good deal, all I had to pay for was myself, and I am still complaining. It was pretty cool, but we won't be going back again unless it is free.

We also had our ward Christmas party last weekend. The primary kids were able to perform the nativity as part of the nights program. I must say that I love being with the little kids at church! The boys all dressed up as Shepard's. They sang 2 songs, Away in a manger and Christmas Bells with sign language. I love listening to Jaxon sing Christmas bells, it melts my heart. I was very nervous when I was received my calling to be the Primary president back in May. I still feel very inadequate, but I love the children and I love the gospel. It is fun to be more involved in what my kids are learning on Sunday. I can sing the songs with them and we can talk about sharing time and the lessons. It has been a blessing in our home.
After the program was over Santa came for a visit. It was so cool, instead of a goody bag all of the boys received a hotwheel car.
Santa is real, that is what my boys asked for!!!

Grandma & Grandpa Idaho

We were lucky enough to have my parents here for Thanksgiving week. This is the second year in a row they have come, I know I am spoiled. I can only explain this by saying that I am the only child that lives in a super desirable, sunny place where there is no snow to be found and shorts are an option all year round.
My kids love having Gma and Gpa around, and so do I! We had fun showing them more of the city. I must say that our favorite was going to La jolla shores. We took a bbq and fired up some hot dogs. The ones that the seagulls left for us to eat were great! The gulls were crazy food stealing machines that day. My dad and boys built a sandcastle which they enjoyed for about 1 picture and then it was destroyed in seconds.
Thanksgiving was a great day! Of course it was filled with lots of good food, great friends, and some wicked UNO playing. Brigg learned how to play and I think we made his year letting him play a big person game. His grin was ear to ear.
Friday morning my Mom and I ventured out to Target at o' dark thirty for some Christmas shopping. Next time I will read the map of the store a little better, but it was still a success.
Then I blinked and it was time for them to go home. My brothers and I surprised my parents with a night at the Venetian in Las Vegas. So we sent them out the door with a card and directions to the hotel, plus instructions of not opening the card until Vegas. My Mom made it 30 minutes into the drive before she opened the card, not bad Mom. My Dad also surprised my mom with tickets to Phantom at the Venetian.
I am glad that they were able to relax after a stay with our crazy, go all day crew.
Love to you Mom and Dad.

It's over, for this year atlest.

This was his first time playing goaly, and he forgot he could use his hands.

The last practice was spent at Foster Freeze eating some ice cream instead of practicing.

This was Briggs first time playing soccer and the season was very interesting. The killer sharks did manage one win, thankfully. Brigg had a great time running around and making new friends because at his age that is what it is all about. I had a great time taking blades of grass and shoving them in my eyes. Man I sound so mean.