Sea World

The next part of our trip was going to Sea World. We picked the best day in the world to go there because no one else was there. It was awesome. No waiting in any lines and got to sit up close and see whatever we wanted. It was a wonderful day and we had tons of fun. Kennedy loved everything except the ride Journey to Atlantis and that's just because she's a chicken. Darren and I love roller coasters and scary rides and so therefore, she had to go on it...kicking and screaming the entire time, but she made it and 2 out 3 isn't bad for having fun!

We have spent the entire day down at dad's arena and have had such a great time. I can't believe I am watching my daughter practice the barrels and roll in the dirt and open chute gates, I grew up doing the same thing. Where does the time go? We have the big team branding event down there tomorrow-we came home so cold today but I am sure we'll be there again "horsin around"...I must say chutes have come a long way from when I was a kid. I was the gate puller and the alley help, they don't even have a gate puller anymore-it's all by remote control, Kennedy pushes a button sitting on a barrel and the gate opens then closes. I think she needs to experience runnin the chutes the old fashioned way!

Kennedy started snowboarding lessons this Saturday and it was so much fun. We decided to rent her equipment for the season this year because she will grow out of it by next year. She can't seem to stop talking about it and has been wearing her helmet, goggles, and board boots around non-stop just waiting for next Saturday. She also is practicing moving around and getting up and down and other things that I don't know what are! We will be going every Saturday until the end of March. I hope she keeps on loving it!

Christmas is by far my favorite time of year, I love the magic that it brings. I love the lights, Santa Clause, all the baking and wrapping and most important remembering our Savior. I am so thankful for the magic that children bring into our lives and help us be a little lighthearted and joyful and BELIEVE in good things and miracles!

The little girls performed the other night against the game with Kemmerer. They all did so good and were adorable!

It seems that we are being hit by so much cancer in our little community and also our family. My thoughts and prayers are going out to the Hansen family. We are praying for you Putter, Scott and Uncle Roger.

Kennedy took cupcakes to school for a treat and we had a birthday party at Grandma's. We decided to face plant her in the cake instead of eating it. It was such a fun day. Kate is in Boston playing and Matt was watching the U game downstairs and couldn't be bothered for pictures. We missed you Kate! It seems to strange to me that 7 years have already passed. We lived in Phoenix when Kennedy was born, it was such a scary and exiting time. We almost lost her, so glad she is healthy. I love being a Mom!