I get online consistantly. I even get on this website consistantly, each time vowing that next time Im online I'll update my blog. I find myself blog hopping, enjoying my time reading about lost friends or whatnot. This morning I realized that I havent updated my own blog since before Thanksgiving. Where have I been you ask? I'll tell you...
Ive been hanging out with these two cuties. I am now an aunt on both Mike's side, and my own. My sister in law Stasha had a cute little girl Bailey on October 10. My sister had a baby boy on November 9. When the babies are around its pretty much a game of "pass the baby", since everyone wants a piece of the sugar! 
Thanksgiving this year was spent in Las Vegas. We felt that to really pay tribute to the biggest "stuff your face til you ache all over" day, was to travel to the meca of buffets. Actually, since we have family in California and Utah, it just worked out best for everyone to meet in the middle. We were only there a short time, but we crammed in as much as possible. Included in our trip was some time spent at Bass Pro Shop looking at all the fun outdoor toys. We even got our picture taken with Santa! We spent a little time at the buffet (out motto was eat 'til it hurts, then have desert), followed by a game of bowling. The day after Thanksgiving I spent with my mother in law shopping the sales. What a fun trip!
Mike and I FINALLY went on our Christmas Date! It was my year to plan. We started by getting a hair cut for Mike. This might not sound like anything special, but for the past few weeks he had been teasing me that he wanted to grow out his hair, and I knew I had to do something about it. I took him to Sport Clips, which is a salon just for men all decked out in sports stuff and got him "the works". He came out feeling like a new man. Next was off to Riverpark Golf where we went to hit some golf balls. We were running a little behind, so I let Mike do all the golfing, and I did all the picture taking. He loved it. My next suprise was to Amenities for side by side pedis. We loved it. Although Im a manicurist, I hardly ever give my feet the attention they need. This was Mikes first pedi, and since we had them done at the same time it was nice for us to both have a little down time and just relax. Im so glad Mikey isnt one of those "macho" guys who wouldnt be seen in a salon. This man LOVES being pampered! I love it! Our last stop was dinner at Tokyo Steakhouse. Im not going to say much about it though, because its really not worth talking about. We were pretty disappointed. Between the dirty grill, the "tricks" our chef messed up on, and our lack of service, we weren't impressed to say the least. Overall though it was just what Mike and I needed for a day of fun! I cant wait til next years Christmas date!
The last big event was Christmas! What a fun time! This was Maddys first year where he kinda understood what was going on. He didnt really catch on to the concept that Santa comes to bring gifts, but that might partly be my fault. Im having a hard time trying to teach Maddox the true meaning of Christmas, without over sensationalizing. This year while we looked at lights I would make sure to point out every Nativity we saw. I want to make sure Maddox knows that we celebrate this time of year because its Christs birth, not because Santa comes down the chimney. I would make sure to get really excited when we would see little baby Jesus, but I would also point out Santa too. I dunno, its kinda a wierd stage for me with him I guess. Maddox was so fun to watch open presents. He would get fixated on the first toy he opened and then not want to open the rest. Needless to say we still have presents under the tree that have yet to be opened. One of the highlights for Christmas this year was the game "Curses" my sister got as a gift. We couldnt stop laughing because the game is just TOO goofy. One night I laughed so hard I literally made myself sick. I was exhausted playing because it makes you laugh so hard! Definately a highlight for the year. 
Of course there are all of the normal day to day things that have kept us busy. Between work, (I work from 6am to 9pm with NO breaks today, does that tell you how busy work has been lately?) my calling in relief society, Maddox, get together with friends in town, and last minute Christmas shopping, it has left me NO time for blogging... ok now we should be up to date... til next year!
