The Decadence of Mexico

Home Sweet Mexico

Julie and I spent last week in Mexico.

We were lucky and had Jesse with us for a short time.

Next time Jesse, stay longer please.

Oh how I love the Mayan Riviera

THE VIEWS

THE CRAZY STATUES

NEW FRIENDS

Loved meeting Pablo and Nayeli

THE FLOWERS

FRESH FISH

AND OF COURSE, THE POSING

AH MEXICO. I WILL MISS YOU

UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN

I'm Crazy About These Kids

I am completely crazy about my babies. One of the highlights of my week is Sunday nights when we get to play. Miles loves to wear shoes that belong to anyone but him. Sunday I went out in my pajamas and boots, so of courseI think the look worked for him.

Once Ada saw that photos were being taken, she had to put on the boots and have her turn. The girl loves the camera, and of course, the feelings are mutual.

Ada is really into knock knock jokes. She tells the jokes and everyone laughs, including Miles. Her current favorite goes like this:

Ada:Knock Knock

Me: Who's there

Ada: Your mama

Me: Your mama who:

Ada: Seriously, it's your mama, let me in.

I'm not sure why that one is her favorite, but it is hysterical to see her tell the joke.

Because he thinks he is such a big boy, Miles will also participate in the joke telling:

Me: Knock knock

Miles :Who's there (or something that sounds kind of like that)

Me: Boo

Miles: Boo Hoo

Me: You don't have to cry about it

Then he laughs and cheers.

Knock knock jokes with toddlers, priceless.

Heisman Trophy Winner?

Imagine this

In ten years

Not quite as cute as Tad, but close.

Sorry you had a rough game Sam.

Christmas

I do realize how past due this post is, but I didn't want everyone to miss out on the big news. I don't want it to sound like my happiness is dependant on presents, but I got a pretty great one. Tim surprised me with something that I've wanted, something shiny..........................a new camera! It's true, I have really joined the technology age and will now be able to post fabulous pictures like these.

Nothing like a great self-photo, right?

The new camera captured a great moment with the babies. Ada got Sleeping Beauty for Christmas and spent most of the day inviting anyone and everyone to watch it with her. Tim and I finally gave in. It was much more fun to all share one chair.

We had a fantastic Chrismas with a lot of family time, hanging out, playing with the babies, and way too much food and Diet Coke, and of course, guns - what else would make Christmas complete?

It was really cold and really snowy!
Hailey went for the stylish look, I went for warmth.

Tim said that he still loved me, even with plastic bags on my boots.
There may have been a few Napoleon Dynamite Jokes at my expense though.

Tim and Hailey looking super cool!

It may look like I'm smiling, but this gun kinda scares me.

No worries, I didn't let that hamper my sweet shooting skills.

Thanksgiving in Arizona

I fully realize how late this post is, however, I wanted to acknowledge our amazing roadtrip to Arizona and share some of the highlights.

1. You may have to turn sideways to fully appreciate the cuteness, but this little guy is totally worth it. Riding a John Deere sans pants - priceless.

2. There is no better way to see Twilight than with obsessed fans. An by obsessed, I mean, blogstalking, t-shirt making, Rob Pattinson worshipping, spend all of your wages on Rockstars and movie tickets, obsessed. Thanks girls, you made the movie amazing.

3. The view from South Mountain in Phoenix is amazing at night. It was even better since I was able to share it with some of my favorite people (Tim, you are my #1 favorite)

4. Phoenix has this amazing canal system that was built by the pioneers. I am sure the fact that it moves water throughout the city is great, but the roads that run parallel to the canal are the real bonus. This is one of the best places for running that I have ever found. You can run forever and only encounter cars on the rare occasions that the canal intersects with a through street. Saturday I had one of the best runs I have had in months - I ran long and fast and it felt completely effortless.

The trip was fast and furious, short and sweet, but Arizona, you didn't disappoint.

Proud to Drive American Made

Yesterday I had the rare pleasure of driving from Provo to Logan, and back. I had a lot of time to listen to the radio and am somewhat of a talk radio nerd. A large portion of the news programs were devoted to the hearings in which the US automakers made pleas for government assistance for their industry. Now, I have not ever been particularly fond of most US made cars, although my grandma, and then Craig sure loved the Taurus. However, last week Tim and I drove his Ford Escort XR2 to Phoenix and back and it performed like a champ. In support of American made vehicles, I thought I would give you the highlights:

1. We made it to Arizona and back on $70.00 in gas.

2. The seat reclines well and is quite comfortable for sleeping (Tim had to stay awake and drive)

3. When we hit an unexpected blizzard, it made it through the un-plowed roads without any major mishaps.

4. Law enforcement did not mistake us for drug runners (apparently a problem when you drive that path in a black BMW).

5. Did I mention the gas mileage.

I still love my gas guzzling, foreign made SUV, but after this last experience, I am looking a little more fondly at American made.