I am no good at this whole blogging thing. It's probably the same reason why I don't keep a journal- I don't think anyone really cares about the details of my life when they have their own lives to live! Why read this when you could read a good book? Or read your child a book? Guess I'll have to keep it mostly to pictures then ;) And thank you to those who do actually read it!
We flew to Utah for Christmas on Dec 15th and came back on the 31st, so it was a nice long visit! My family had planned a lot of fun things for us to do while we were there so we stayed busy. Unfortunately, we each took turns being sick so we didn't get to do all we wanted. But we ate yummy food (way to much as always), played games, watched movies, and spent time talking. All my favorite things to do with my family! Here's some highlights:
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| Auralia loves dogs & loved my family's 2 dogs. Pudley is getting old and tired so he was an easy target for her since he's always lounging around. She would give him hugs, ride him, and step on him. He didn't mind. Unfortunately, we discovered that her skin is allergic to dogs- she kept getting red itchy rashes everywhere- which happened last summer too but we didn't connect the dots until now. Guess we won't ever get a dog :) |
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| She finally got a doggie in a purse! She just unwrapped it and is giving it kisses. Thanks Auntie Aubrey! |
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| Tyron was a knitting fool in Nov & Dec! He knitted Michalla (Clint's GF) a hat & cowel, a set for Aubrey, and then a cowel for my mom. They turned out AMAZING and so I'm convincing him I need one too :) |
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| After the presents were all opened, dad pulled some extras from the closet... what? you might ask. GUNS! A purse gun for mom and one for Aubrey! They are heat packin ladies now, and luckily taking a safety course soon before they carry them in their purse. It's sad we live in a day where carrying a gun isn't a bad idea... |
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| The man loves his pistachios! |
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| Clint got a lot of missionary gifts for Christmas in preparation for his upcoming mission! |
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| Missy loves getting her feet tickled. Papa started tickling and she wouldn't let him stop- she would throw her foot back up and whine. So cute :) |
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| She LOVED being held by her Uncle Clint. They were like 2 peas in a pod. She wouldn't go to others in my family very easily, but Clint she would follow around and whine for. |
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| My dad's work are season ticket holders for the Jazz, so my dad got me, Tyron, Aubrey, and Clint center court, row 8 tickets for the game vs. the Clippers! Clippers had a record winning streak and we were hoping to break it... |
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| ... and we almost did! The refs really sucked and made way too many petty calls towards the end which cost us. But a fun game to be at!! |
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| At the toy store at Gardner's Village... Auralia's idea of heaven |
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| Clint's idea of heaven, too :) |
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| There were these creepy clown like elves at the village... no not Aubrey, the thing next to her. LOL :) |
We had a wonderful Christmas! We were so spoiled by our family- my mom got me doTerra oils which I used the whole visit treating ailments. And it usually worked, too. Tyron got a Kindle and Auralia got toys. We got pots and pans, massages, and many other things. Like I said, spoiled. At least I can acknowledge it, which is the first step :)
We wish we could have had more time to spend with family and friends. We were limited by sickness, schedules, holiday schedules, weather, etc. But our townhome in Iowa is always open for friends and family visits!!
