Legoland

Legoland was alot of fun.  The kids loved all the animals and characters made of Lego's.  There favorite rides were the Dragon coaster which we went on over and over, and the Royal Joust where you get your own Lego horse that takes you through the forest and jousting a knight at the end.  Hunter loved the Volvo driving school, the cars weren't hook on a track so Hunter was driving like a mad man crashing into everything.  We went on almost every ride and the kids were poop when we left.

Sea World

Our California trip started in San Diego, with our first adventure, Sea World.  The kids were super excited to see the dolphins and Shamu.  We loved all the new shows, the kids and our favorite was the Dolphin show (Blue Horizons) we loved all the divers dressed as birds and how the actors interacted with the dolphins and the pilot whales.  We were kinda disappointed with the Shamu show, because the divers aren't allowed in the water with the whales and all they seemed to do was splash water on the audience and did a few flips, but the kids still loved it.  Hunter seemed to really love the shark tanks, and they both loved turtle reef.  Sesame Street was a big hit with the kids, they loved all the little rides, especially Abby's Sea Star Spin, which is like the tea cups, and it made me sick.  Steve and the kids loved it though and went on it lots more with out me.  We had never went on the Bayside Skyride or Sky Tower, there was some awesome views of Mission bay, the Pacific Ocean, the skyline cityscape of San Diego and miles and miles in every directions.  We had a great time at Sea World.

Gorgoza Park

We had a blast at Gorgoza Park up in Park City!! You fly down the slopes!  We took the kids on the first lower set of hills, and when we got to the bottom they were ready to ride the big slopes.  It was super fast and lots of fun, I thought the kids might fly outgoing over the bumps, but they didn't and were laughing all the way down.  Madison also rode the mini snowmobiles, on there little oval course they had set up.  Madison was kinda scared at first because the group before her had some kids that had fallen off the snowmobiles.  But, when she got up on, she and wasn't scared, but first lap around she turned the corner and tip off the snowmobile, but she hop up and was ready to go!  Thanks mom we had a fun!!

Hunter was ready to go!

 Peace!!

Madison first time snowmobiling by herself video!!

 Sorry I didn't know how to change the video to go the other direction.

Christmas

Christmas was wonderful!!  The kids didn't wake up super early which was nice, the kids were so excited to see that Santa had came and brought lots of toys and goodies!  This year was fun because Hunter is understanding more.  After every gift the kids unwrapped they wanted opened and it put together. They were super spoiled this year again, with a barbie camper, lots barbie stuff, dolls, zoobles pets, a karaoke machine, cars, a racetrack, lots of movies, puzzles, books and crafty things.  I was spoiled to with an IPad2, which the kids have played on it more than I have.  Steve was spoiled too with tools, clothes, movies and lots more.

Later that day we went to my mom's, where almost every present under her tree was for the kids.  All from her, my sister and brother.  The kids went crazy opening there present there.  We had a yummy dinner as always, mom made turkey and ham, mashed and cheesy potatoes, and every appetizers you can think of.  We played cards and visited all night.  We had a great Christmas!!

The kids with all there present!

Nana's House

Hunter running from the remote control Lighting McQueen, Nana bought him!!

Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve we went up to Little America for dinner, it was wonderful food.  We walked around the hotel where the had a big gingerbread house display.  Listen to a musician sing, one of the song was Little Drummer Boy, and the part that goes rum pum pum, Hunter starts laughing and says "Mom she said, Rub my Bum Bum" as loud as he could, I couldn't help but laugh.  When then went to Steve's parents, and played some games and hung out. 

On the drive home the kids were set on findings Rudolph's red nose in the sky.

 Little America's Cafe

Temple Square

This year at Temple Square it was freezing cold and no snow, but we were all dressed pretty warm.  We went and ate a JB's before the lights yummy.  The kids loved seeing all the lights, Hunter at one point said "these lights are beautiful" what a cute little stinker.  It was a fun time being with the family.

The kids all ready to go!

 Picture above; is Hunter crying because he got woken up, picture below; is him final calm, but wouldn't look at camera!!

 The girls

Madison's School X-mas program

Madison's class had such a cute little Christmas Program.  They sang lots of Christmas songs, each child had a little part that they sang by themselves with a microphone :)  I loved how excited the kids got when

they got to hold the microphone. 

The class also did a really fun project, the teacher had all the kids make a gingerbread boy.  She told the story of how the gingerbread boy escape after he was done cooking.  She had the parents get with family members that live all around the world to send in postcards stating that they saw him running through the town, mall or movies.   Madison was so excited every day to tell us where the gingerbread boy had been.  Madison received them from China-Cousin Ben, Auburn, CA-Vance and Coleen, Disney Magic Cruise Ship-Shelly, Hawaii-Mr Armstrong, Riverton,UT-Glenda.  Thanks Madison loved them all. 

 

Madison gingerbread girl, she made it out of frosting to hold the sprinkles and hot coco for the hair.  Madison tried to write, my gingerbread girl is Sparkles (Spreele).



Gingerbread house

One of our traditions is making a gingerbread house every year.  Madison designed the house, Hunter helped by eating the candy pieces, Madison did let him stick on a few candies on, but was worried he might mess it up. 

 We also made snowman napkin holders, from the Home Depot.  The kids love all the little projects.  We brought ours home so we could paint them and then stick the stickers on.

Message from Santa

Santa sent the kids a video message from the North Pole today.  Santa said that both of the kids have been really good and is glad to hear that they are minded there parents.  The elves and Santa check the list and the Madison and Hunter are on the NICE list.  Santa can't wait to bring them there gifts!

Here's the cute little Santa video's below!

 

Madison's video
http://www.portablenorthpole.tv/watch/gk7nhOaMBaDAtS9anop5_Eg


Hunter's video
http://www.portablenorthpole.tv/watch/gwKSVGQunCR-KUiF1NC3qlA

Santa

Today we took the kids to see Santa.  Madison and Hunter have been so excited to see him.  Madison told Santa that she would like a Barbie camper and a Belle tea party doll.  Hunter keep saying he wanted a green grem ( a bad car off of Cars 2),  and a Cars racetrack.  Santa told the kids that they had to be very good and pick up all the toys and clean there room, if they wanted to get there present and his surprise present that he is going to bring.  We really like this Santa he was super nice and really friendly.  When the kids were all done taking pictures and telling Santa what they wanted, they got to pick out a book and a candy cane, and wished Santa a Merry Christmas!