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While we were in Cedar we took Taylor and Carley skiing. Taylor has been skiing for about 4 years and this was Carleys second time. Taylors class went to Giant Steps for the day so I was not able to find or watch her. She is growing up too fast! I stayed on the Bunny hill with Carley. She did great. The other kids in her class were just not into it so it was a little slow for her as they had to keep repeating everything. One of her instructors could tell she was a little more advanced than the rest of the kids so he pulled her aside and took her on two runs with just him. She is doing great and will be moving up a level when we go this week.

Check out the deer we saw in Parowan on the front lawn of someones house.

Chris and Taylor went again the following day and had a blast. Taylor has no fear and went down most of the runs on the Mountain.

Dreaming of a White Christmas

We decided to head to Utah this year for Christmas and spend it in our Condo in Cedar. Unfortunately, I got the flu the week before Christmas and the day we headed up to Cedar the rest of the family (besides Chris) got it. It made for a long couple of days stuck inside with a new puppy and a lot of cold weather outside. By the time Christmas came we were all feeling better. Santa made a surprise visit on Christmas Eve at Uncle Steve's house so the girls were ready to head home and get in bed so he could come back. Santa was very good to everyone! Taylor got an IPod, DS games, and a Karaoke machine. Carley got a Hannah Montana Wig, and a Baby Bath. Chloe got a lot of C-nani dolls (princess's). We hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas

Santa Surprise

After years of begging and pleading Taylors dream of having a puppy finally came true! Santa surprised the girls and brought a puppy on the 20th of December. He said it was just getting too cold at the North Pole and he didn't want her to get forgotten in the cold. The girls named her Lucy Ellie Garza. She is just the sweetest little puppy. She is very mellow and loves to sleep, snore and fart....boy does she stink. We are still trying to house train but she does pretty good for the most part.

SNOW DAY

Las Vegas had there first official "snow day" since 1979. We had almost 5 inches of snow fall Wednesday night and it caused havoc on the city. Because Las Vegas doesn't usually get any snow at all the city is not equipped with snow plows. The girls had a blast playing in the snow and we actually still have a couple of inches in the yard. The girls made a cute little snowman the following morning.

MY DATE WITH A VAMPIRE

SOOOO....after days of waiting I finally went to the Twilight movie. I now have to re-read the first book to fill in the blanks and to remember who was who. My good friend Annilee (AJ) organized this great girls night out and bought us all black T-Shirts to decorate in the Twilight theme. As you can see we are a creative bunch! We took Char along for a special Birthday Celebration and a date with Edward. I really liked the movie. It was interesting to see the individuals who played the characters because they were not what I had imagined from reading the book. I really liked the movie and can't wait until the next one comes out.

HO HO HO

Carley Jo - is such a crack up. She is always doing something to make us laugh. This was her latest attempt at Santa Claus. The girls were having a fashion show and this is what Carley came up with.

The other night Carley was in the bath tub and Chris walked by to put some things away in his closet. Chris had his hat sitting on top of his head not pulled all of the way down. Carley looked at him and said "dad, you look like a dog". Chris looked at her confused and she said " ya know...like what up DAWG". We laughed until we cried.

SOCCER CHAMPIONS

Wow - what a weekend!! Taylor's soccer team, The Wildcats, played in the Henderson Cup and after 5 tough games WE WON! It has been an amazing season with The Wildcats. We went 8 -1 for the season with Taylor being the scoring machine. It has been so fun to watch Taylor become an awesome soccer player this year. She gets all of her talent from me (LOL). She definitely gets her speed and determination for the game from her Dad. We are so proud of her. Way to go Taylor.

We have another future soccer star in the making, Carley. This was her first year playing with the Lipsticks....Carley picked the name herself. I volunteered to coach not quite knowing what to expect but it was a really good experience. The Lipsticks went 8-1 as well. Carley scored her share of goals and always did a victory cheer afterwards. That she did get from me.

I don't know what I will do in a couple of years with all three of them playing!

Happy Veterans' Day

I just wanted to say THANK YOU to all of the Veterans out there. My little brothers were gone over the holidays two years ago. I can't believe it has been that long. I am sure glad they are home. I am very proud of them and the decision they made to defend this great Country. I love you guys!

THE POLAR EXPRESS

We took the kids to the Polar Express last Friday in Williams AZ. They had a blast. I decided not to tell them until the night before we went so they wouldn't drive me crazy AND it would be a fun surprise for them too. They watch the movie on the way there so they were ready when we arrived. Carley couldn't wait to see the train and put her PJ's on. When we finally got on the train they served us Hot Chocolate (our favorite) and cookies. Then they read the Polar Express and we sang Christmas carols until SANTA finally showed up. He gave each child a bell just like in the movies. Once we got off the train, the kids were able to go and have their picture taken with Santa.....what a night! We went with our good friends Kyle and Jen. They have kids similar is age so everyone had a great time.