Christmas Morning

Christmas morning was very quite at our house. Ashley did not even get up until 9 to open presents. In the afternoon we went to the movie "The Morgans" and then we played card and board games in the evening. Looking forward to Hillary and Melanie and their families coming Sunday.

Christmas Eve 2009

We had Christmas Eve at our house with Jaxon, Raquel, Kinsley, Keagan, Holden, Ashley, and Grandpa Ira Landon. We had a turkey dinner first and then Randy read the Christmas Story out of the scriptures as we acted it out with puppets. Then we opened presents from each other. It was a great evening.

Keagan & Holden 2 Yrs old

Jaxon and Raquel gave them vacuums. That was their favorite gift. They would not let go of them.

They love cars. Raquel made them their cakes.

We gave them scooters. The scooters are a little big yet.

Salt Lake City, Utah

Went and visited Abby and saw Hannah and Grace also. A beautiful baby and Abby and Hannah were doing great also.








Saw the elves at Gardner Village






Saw the lights and Nativity scenes at Temple Square.

Conferance Center

We went to Utah and saw the program in the Conference Center. (The Wondrous Gifts of Christmas). Natalie Cole and David McCullough were featured. Then we went out to eat. Megan tended Oliver during the program and then met us at the restaurant also.

Kinsley Baptism 12-5-09

Kinsley's baptism. Her Uncle Andrew baptized her and Jaxon confirmed her. Her primary class was there plus lots of family members.

Uhaul Dealer

We have become a Uhaul Dealer at Alpine Storage. We are always trying different things. If you need a truck or trailer or anything along that line let us know. You can find us on the Uhaul Web site. Do you like my card board truck? If you need one of them I can get them also.

Mexico Day 8 Sunday 11-29-09

We went to go to church this morning but the church was closed. It was Stake Conference so they were meeting in a different building. We had a flight to catch in the afternoon so we could not go. At the resort there is Golf Cart service to go any where on the resort. So we went to the resort and had the Sunday brunch, packed our bags, rode a taxi to the airport and flew home. Sure was cold when we got back to Rexburg.

Mexico Day 7 11-28-09

Another beautiful warm day. Went to the Cortez Sea side and walked on the beach. Took a glass bottom boat out to the famous arch, saw lots of fish, seals, birds, etc. Went back and shopped at the Mall and then went to a movie. Luna Nueva (New Moon). It was in English with Spanish sub titles. Each individual seat in the theater was a separate recliner. I have never seen that nice in the states. Just like watching a movie at home.

Mexico Day 6 11-27-09

Today we went on a Cabo Adventure 4 x 4 Safari Tour. We went up into the mountains on a large jeep 4 x 4. Walked around the cactus forest and saw lots of neat stuff. Animal of the day is a scorpion. We saw a demonstration on making tortillas and a tequila drinking demonstration (we just watched) wanted to make sure you knew that ha! ha!

Mexico Day 5 Thursday 11-26-09

Happy Thanksgiving. We had a very calm day. Visited the Pacifica a Holistic Hotel with our resort, swam at the pools and had a great dinner at the LaNao. Did not cook a thing. What did you do for Thanksgiving?

Mexico Day 2

Mexico Day 1

Mexico Day 4 11-25-09

Rented a car and drove to Todos Santos, saw Hotel California and some really fun art galleries and shops. Then drove to Playa Santa Maria and snorkeled. One of our favorite places, so many fish to see and the water is so clear. Went back to the resort to clean up and drove to town. Walked around the Marina and ate at the Hard Rock Cafe. Having a great time.

Mexico Day 3 11-24-09

Randy and I went for a walk along the beach, we swam in the resort pool, painted ceramics, and then took the public bus to San Jose. That was an experience. I did not think you could get that many people on one bus. It kind of freaked me out. Deanna and Max how do you do it? Fun town to visit though. Ate at a fun outside resturant called Damiana. Took a taxi back which was a lot nicer.

Animal for several days

I have been keeping track of several animals. Our internet in the room is slow so I am down in the lobby trying to connect. If it comes through I guess I did it. The cat is painted on a rock, cockroach, not fun, lots of cats and dogs, swan shaped towel, and real swan at the resort. Large gold fish also.

Mexico Day 2 11-23-09

Towels by the pool

Randy and Ashley swimming

Ashley and Susan a pedicure from the spa

Sunset from our balcony.

Mexico-Day 1-Sunday 11-22-09

Randy and I boarded the plane in IF and then we met Ashley at the SLC airport. We flew to Los Cabos. Made it safely past the Time Share sales men and took the shuttle to Sunset Beach Resort. The weather is 82 degrees and beautiful. Ate at the Bristo, toured the resort and just relaxed. Having a great time.

"I Spy Quilt"

A fun project to do. A group a ladies in the ward each cut out 20 blocks of 5 different themes. (I Spy) and exchanged then with each other. It is a fun quilt to play with your grandkids. Holden and Keagan loved finding Earnie.

Craters of the Moon 11-12-09

It was a very cold blustery day, but we did hike around and see the lava flows. We went inside several of the caves. It was nice and warm in there with no wind. We only saw one other car in the park.

You cannot go to the Craters without stopping and eating at Pickle's Place in Arco. A group of local Arco men playing cards at the restaurant. Must be a daily thing for them.

Animals of the Day

I decided I should do animals also for our one day trip. We saw lots of animals. Ha! Ha! The cow is real and was on the highway, but the others are stuffed at the Museum at Craters of the Moon.

Bear 11-10-09

Bear came to visit along with Hillary and Caleb.