California Visit

Rick and I at the Newport Beach LDS Temple.



JoAnn and my Dad. It was so good to see them. But way too short of a trip.



Secluded Beach just North of  Newport

It's not the Oregon Coast, but the weather is better.

I had to get something fun in. So Disneyland was my choice. When we went to pay for the ticket, there was a two for one special going on. We got to do both the Disney California Adventure Park and then Disneyland after 4:30 until midnight.
This is the California theme park. We loved it. I've never been to this one.

This is the California Screamin roller coaster. It was so fun. We went on it three times.

This is the Tower of Terror where you free fall in an elevator 13 floors. It really was terrifying. I didn't want to do this again. But in three months we are doing it again at Disney World. I can't wait. I really do turn into a kid again.

I did have a smile on my face though. But I still don't like the free fall feeling. Then on our flight home we had such terrible turbulence it felt like we were free falling too. Salt Lake was having strong winds. Not fun.

Disneyland's Main St. This Christmas Tree was over 50 ft tall. It was so beautiful. It really is amazing to see all the Christmas decortations everywhere. I loved it.

Disneyland is always a good choice. We were there for over 13 hours and I didn't want to leave. The weather was 75, sunny, and perfect! I had to laugh because there were so many people with heavy coats and boots on. I know it was December but it was t-shirt weather. Tourist's!

Shiny New Bikes

Madi and Gracie made out nicely for Christmas. They got brand new bikes and then some. I'm sure I'll be posting more pictures of the other grand kids with their loot, too.

Merry Christmas

Christmas Eve, Cordie, Mike, and their kids spent the evening with us. We had a nice dinner then opened a few presents.
Ian got a couple of lego sets, which he loves and puts together in no time, Olivia got Disney's Belle and Princess playset. William slept through it all.

The adults had a few to open too. My biggest joy is seeing Christmas through my grandchildren. I wish Lea, Jeff, and their girls could of been here too.

December has been busy. We had new counter tops and flooring put in. It was about time, our house is 20 years old and my kitchen sure needed a face lift.

We are very happy with how it all turned out. I still need to to do some finishing with tile. And maybe carpet next? Well, at least a good cleaning.

For Chirstmas I wanted to get an electic fireplace. I've been looking at them for a few years now. Rick wasn't real excited about it, until we got it set up. I think he loves it more than I do. It's as close as I'm going to get having a real one.

Another Christmas has come and gone. It's always sad when it's over. Now I have the rest of the cold winter to look forward to. With the exception of going to LA for a few days to see my dad, where it's sunny and in the 70's.