We were in Utah this weekend and while there we hit
BYU's Monte L. Bean Museum...
I LOVED this place (and the Dino museum, we hit that one too!!) as a kid. We came here a lot and where not much changes... it's a lot of fun. This was Jace's favorite exhibit... the elephant!
They both liked looking at the bears...
And yes that's my son going under the barriers so you won't touch the animals...
Look out, that hippo looks hungry!!
Macey lovin' the crispy oven fries her older siblings claim are just
"too spicy!!"
While in
UT I also was introduced to some fun music by my awesome sister
Tracy. I already knew about
Regina Spektor, but never heard her song
Samson... Love it!!! New fav, it's on repeat in the car!
And
Trace also introduced me to a knew face.
Caroline Smith and the Good night Sleeps. LOVE THEM! I have only heard four songs, but
"Tying my shoes", "Closing the doors", "Where has Sally gone?" and "Lack of Height" are also new favs. I've got them on constantly in the house!
So if you're looking for some fun new tunes, check them out and let me know what you think.
We spent Thanksgiving at my parent's house and it was so nice to see everyone... The kids always love going on 4-wheeler rides with Grandpa, and yes, that is really how they rode. Jace is bungee cord strapped on the front there! 
We are a game playing family and it looks like we're passing the tradition on...
We were so glad Sarah and Ani got to come join in the festivities!!!
And after the grand eventful day, this is how some of us relaxed!!
So Thanksgiving night Matt and I went to New Moon, I thought he'd like it since he liked the first one... but no. TOOOO ssslllooowwwwww he said! But you all know I liked it and I don't want to hear anymore about it Tracy! Yes, so I like sophomoric literature and acting... shoot me! Let me have my one guilty pleasure, please :)
We got home from the movie around midnight and then were up at 4:30am to hit the hustle and bustle of Black Friday.... happy to say we were home by 7am and I think that may be our last Black Friday adventure... I mean the lines.... I'd rather pay full price, get a few less gifts and be done before Thanksgiving I think... but I know, some of you just LOVE it, so yeah, next year I'll be one less person you'll have to deal with... and the horror stories I heard this year... people getting punched in the face or getting run over in the parking lots. Not really my scene! :)
Saturday was Matt's mom Sandra's 64th birthday, Happy Birthday Grandma! We all met up at the Ogden Pizzeria and had a birthday lunch. It was so great. The cousins love getting together!
Jace showing off to Mylie how he can pick Teah up (all 13 lbs of her!)
Jace in awe over Mason and Ayden!
Singing Happy Birthday to Gma!
