Christmas in Cali

We we're so blessed to have Christmas is California. After 14+ hours of travel, 2 transfers and 2 long car rides we got to Merced safely.


Chambers @ The California Science Academy

Can I just say, I love San Fransico's Chinatown. If you want to experience a bit of China and never leave the country then this is the place. Smells and looks a lot like Beijing. There was fresh food right out on the side walk and strange looking things to observe at.

He Lives!

This month has been a rough one. My good friend Angela Ly Cooke past away, in a tragic accident in Driggs, Idaho. She was 6 months pregnant and was heading home from school. She also had a cancerous tumor that no one knew about, we believe this was the culprit to the accident.
I was able to attend the funeral in Idaho and support her family. It was a tearful yet peaceful funeral knowing what we know, the Plan of Salvation. Her husband is being as strong as he can, he has a great family to support him. I truly believe that this was a sacrifice she made so she open the eyes of others and her family/friends of the ultimate plan. I've never felt the Spirit stronger than when Angela's family bore their testimonies. God lives! He does and we don't know why these things happen but they do. But He still loves us. Angela loved missionary work and wanted to go on a mission. Now she can do what she loved most be a mommy and missionary work.

Angela, I miss you so much, you are truly an angel! I wish we could spend every moment over again. I have so so many memories with you! I feel that this is not the end. This is not over, we will meet again and it will be joyful! It's only a little sacrifice for a beautiful reward!

So love deeper and hug those loved ones longer. We never know when our time is up. I love you all and hope you return it to everyone around you.

Vikings Game/ Minnesota

As you may or may not know, I'm a huge Vikings fan. So on Sept 2nd my sister and I went a Vikings preseason game. It was AWESOME! We had super good seats! We were in the 9th ROW! Loved it all!It was my birthday gift.

Minnesota was a great trip, we did tons of fun things. David and I went to the Minnesota state Fair and met up with our good friends.

We were able to go to the zoo. Mia's favorite was the Polar Bear. He was very CUTE!

Can you believe Max's is turning one and Mia's going to be 4!!! ****Tear**** How did this pass so fast? It was just yesterday, that I had Max. So where is David, he's been buried under tons of books... He's trying to dig himself out.

Old Nauvoo

This past weekend we went to Nauvoo to meet up with some good friends of ours (the Lopez Family)and visit Nauvoo. David's never been to Nauvoo, so it was a great trip for him and his history mind. The weather was hot and humid, and it rained. Good thing we stayed in a beautiful cabin... LOL... let's just say it was lovely and frugal.

I've been to Nauvoo many times before, but it's been about 7+ years since then, and I could swear that before The Nauvoo houses/buildings never had central air in the houses.

Overall, it was great fun for all. Mia and London had tons of fun together. We enjoyed each other and had a wonderful time juggling our kids while visiting exhibits and telling them to get back from the yellow rope. Yes, there were meltdowns, a lot along the way. But well worth the trip

Grandma in Town

Did I tell you I drove through the depths of water hell when fetching my mother-in- law from Milwaukee? It was HORRID! Some parts of the highway was so flooded, I though our car was going to stall. It was storming, raining, lightning, and tornadoes! Wretched weather. Sorry...midwest weather you are getting on my last nerves.

Anyways, I love my mother in law, she's the most wonderful women ever! It was worth the wait. Here are some picture.

J4

I've been wanting to spend time with my family and time with Mia (One on One). David had to work, so he was back in Madison. he was lonely... sorry... So we were able to go to the Mall of America in Minnesota and check out all the fun rides. Mia and I jumped on lots of Nickelodeon rides. My sisters and brother were there to join in on the fun.

We went to a butterfly zoo at the mall. It was really fun! Yes, that's a real butterfly on my hair!









July 4th Soccer Tournament- My sister was playing flag football for a team called Blitz. It was hot, humid and LOTS of ASIANS! lol... All and all it was fun, kids did great on the car ride there and back and got back to Madison to see the fireworks with the husband!

Wisc. Dells & Summer

Yesterday we went to Wisconsin Dells, a 45 min. drive to a city of only waterparks. Mt. Olympus was the theme park! It was pretty jam packed for a Monday and tons of people who wore too small of clothes for too large of bodies. Need I say more?
Overall, I'm glad we didn't have to pay to get in, we got free tickets! WooWhoo... but $5.oo for parking, $5.00 locker, $15 for food= Boo..Whoo... They don't allow ANY kind of food or drink at all. That's how they make their money. I do have to say, they park looked really cool and had some pretty fun rides IF you don't have kids.





Then we went to the Outlet mall. Got some SWEET deals :) Gotta love GAP and Old Navy outlet!






We also met a dinosaur on our way home! He was very BIG!





Overall it was great day! I can't wait for July 4th in Minnesota! It's been too long.