DECLAN's FIRST PLANE RIDE!!!

We headed to Denver, CO to fly to Texas. Kris, Declan and myself. This was Declan first official plane ride. He was so excited. The roads were dry and clear all the way there. Sunny. Couldn't have asked for a better travel.

It was weird to travel on Christmas. Not going to lie. I have never not been HOME. We had a good hardy Christmas lunch at the Flying J, since that is all that was open!! hahah... we three had a corn dog! haha... Jealous, aren't you??

On the Denver Shuttle to the Airport

Reading the Safety Manuel...hahaha...okay, he's just looking at it.

Putting his seat belt on :)

Here's video of the take off... you'll see him sit back and go "Whoa" and get kind of quiet...ahhaha... it wasn't a scared reaction at all. Pretty tame :) You'll see me realize he took off his seat belt and scramble to put it back on...ahaha!!

All the kids on the plane got FREE TV for a Christmas present...he watched the Grinch cartoon and ELF :)

We also got served a warm chocolate chip cookie--fitting I thought!

Listening to the Grinch

His famous pose lately...

Here's the landing... :) Not much of a reaction too, but he's still cute!

YAY!! WE LANDED!!!! :D

CHRISTMAS!!!

First off we had a little Christmas at Kris's parents, on the 4th, before Kris went to Colorado. We opened presents from each other. Everything was great, (I still need to get the little kiddo's something, my bad), but parents spoiled us. It was fun. We ate. Watched a movie. I love this time of year. So cozy... :) I did not take pictures of this for some reason. SORRY!! BUT, THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR THE PRESENTS!!!

We had our Christmas on the 18th, the Saturday before Christmas, because we were going to be flying out Christmas Day to Texas for a short hunting trip. So here's our early Christmas morning. It was fun. Declan loved every minute of it. His jaw kept dropping and saying "WHOA! WOW!" It was SOOO FUN!!! I got spoiled too.. Kris always does great without me even giving him ideas. I LOVE YOU KRIS!!

Dad helping Declan open presents...

New Buzz Sleeping Bag :)

Owl Movie

He got three new Dinosaurs!!!

Kris having a hard time opening Woody... it took him quite a bit to get him out and Declan was getting impatient!! hahaha...

YAY!!! He got a Big Buzz and a Woody!!

My cute Goober, Happy as can be!!

Then we had Christmas with my parents on Christmas Eve. After we did this, they took Liam for a whole week while we would be in Texas. I missed him a lot, but it was good for him to get to know my parents better. Sorry to my mom though for the lack of sleep and constant going :) BUT, I know Liam was in good hands!! LOVE YOU MOM AND DAD!!! OH!! Plus, while I was gone my little sister Kylee worked at the Motel. She pretty much learned everything in a day. She did great!! Took care of the Motel, my house, my dogs... VERY GRATEFUL!! THANK YOU KYLEE!! I LOVE YOU TOO!!!

Declan and my dad behind him :)

BIG TRUCK!!

My beautiful mom and Liam :)

Liam trying to sit up by himself... not quite there yet! :)

My mom and dad spoiled us ROTTEN like always. They go above and beyond. I am very grateful for them. I always wish I could do more and give them more, and I hope someday I can finally do that. They deserve the best!!

I still have my tree up to this day, and all the decor. I think I'll keep it for a bit. It takes forever to put it all up...just to take down after a month.

This time of year is the best I think. We have Thanksgiving to remember all that we are grateful for...then to follow is CHRISTmas. To remember the birth of our Savior. The miracle. The blessing. The reason why we are here. He is the ultimate, the one who we want to be like. I am blessed to be apart of HIS church. To know why we are here. To make mistakes. To repent. To have an Eternal Family. Family is the MOST important thing. That is what Temples are all about. To keep us ETERNAL...together forever. I would do anything for my family. When they hurt, I hurt. When they are happy, I am happy...and I know they feel the same for me.

I hope you all had a good Christmas and were surrounded by those you love!!!

Mayan/Living Aquarium...

On December 11th, which is my dad's birthday (HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!! LOVE YOU!!) It was the Mullins's Christmas Party in SLC. Kris was still in Colorado at this time, but I still went with the family. We met Sam, Laura and their kids at the Mayan to eat and enjoy :)

There he goes!

Everyone watching on...

It's quite dark in this restaurant and my flash went off, and here you have Liam's reaction :)

It was also Larry's birthday coming up on the 14th, so we had the waitress bring cake and ice cream. You can see that the kids enjoyed it! HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD, LOVE YA!!!

Outside of the Mayan

Then we headed to the Living Aquarium...which is pretty neat :)

Little Sea Horses...


REALLY cool Turtle

This was pretty neat too!!! I think it would be cool to have a huge Aquarium like this and have a Octopus!!
You do not want to stick any body part in this Aquarium :)
Piranhas!!!!

PENGUINS!!! They were so fun to watch!!

You got to pet/stick you hand in these fellows water :) They were slimmy, yet rough, and had a 'hair' feel...

Jelly Fish...

SHARKS!!!

Bridger on the Giant Frog

Declan too :)

Looking at Frogs...

Took this picture before Becky turned around and this was her reaction :) hahhaha

I am not quite sure why I did not take my camera in at the Mullins's Christmas Party, but it was really fun. Got to see quite a few people. Ate good food. Nice visit :) Missed Kris though!!