Ice Castles

Finally after years of wanting to, I bought tickets for the ice castles.  They are in Midway, so it's a little bit of a drive and tickets have to be bought in advance so every winter I wanted to go, but every year winter ended and I hadn't gotten a trip planned yet.  I bought tickets back in November and I had to reschedule them one time, but we made it.  I bought tickets that included a sleigh ride around the property, that was fun.  Ends up the guy that led the sleigh was the son of a seminary teacher Owen once had.  I was worried the weather wasn't going to cooperate because it has been warm and rainy, but besides a really muddy parking lot, everything else worked out great.  It was beautiful, the sleigh ride and castles.  Such a fun break to the mid winter blahs.  

 There were a few slides.  One was a kids slide and the other was closed, so the line was pretty long for the remaining slide.  Owen said he was too big, and Davis didn't want to hit his head again, so it was just Lu and Gator that went down it.  From what I saw, you actually went pretty fast. 

 The ice formations were beautiful before, but once it got dark and the lights turned on, it was so awesome.  By then the kids were cold and hungry, so we pretty much left.  I am so happy that I finally went to the ice castles.  I know I want to go again, we'll see what next year brings. 

Happy (Superbowl Birthday) 16th Birthday

Davis turned 16 today!  He's finishing up drivers ed then he will get his license.  I think the best part of his birthday was that Kennedy was back in town after her trip all week.  I don't love the fact that he has a girlfriend, but I do love that he has such a good friend to help him through stuff right now.  I wish he could see himself the way I see him.  He is such a smart and funny kid.  He is an awesome friend to me, and I love him.  It was kind of a bad birthday, with the divorce and concussion, but none of that takes away from Davis and the person he is in our family.  He and I went on a lunch date then we went to Kennedy's game and joined everyone at Stewarts to watch the Patriots win another superbowl.  The game was actually pretty boring this year, but the company and food were good.  Happy Birthday Davis, I love you fiercely. 

Bubblegum and Icecream for Breakfast

Yesterday was bubblegum day and today was Icecream for Breakfast Day.  Gator had Sydney over last night, they had fun celebrating together.  Davis stayed in his room in the dark, but he did come out this morning for icecream.  We'll never forget this one, the first Saturday in February, National Eat Icecream for Breakfast Day.  Owen was housesitting all week, and he worked this morning.  Bummer being an adult sometimes.

Mens league

Owen and a friend from high school are playing in a mens league in Clearfield.  To be honest, it terrifies me.  They are so aggressive and mean, but at the end, they are all hugging.  I don't understand boys, and I most definitely don't understand sports and competition.  It is fun watching Owen play sports again, I am so excited for football.  He needs that to come so badly.  So do I. 

Concussion

This exact time last year Davis was out of basketball with a broken ankle.  Well, here he is again out with a concussion.  He got hurt in the game today and has a split/fat lip and a concussion.  He is pretty sore and mad.  I feel so upset.  Nothing is going right right now, and I just want something to be a source of happiness.  We will keep going, I still trust that there is a plan in all this mess. 

He knows how to make me feel sorry for him.....cookies and ice cream for dinner!

Circus

Last year for my birthday we went to the circus.  It was back in town the same weekend this year, so of course we had to go again.  This year I rode the elephant, but then I read about it when we got home and found out how bad it is for elephants.  So it was fun for one time, but I won't do it again.  The circus was still fun, the guilt didn't set in until we got home.  There were a few different things than last year, but there was still some crazy talented people.

Volleyball

Volleyball is going good for Gator.  It is so fun to see the progress of the team and each player.  They had a tournament at the beginning of the month and they played all older more experienced teams, then they had another tournament today and won 2 of the 3 matches!!  The excitement was so fun to see.  The teams they played today were a little more evenly matched, but they still beat an undefeated team.  It is also fun to see Gator be part of a team again.  I've missed seeing her play soccer, but she is really enjoying volleyball!
Logan tournament

 Weber County tournament

More basketball

Tis the season to be in a gym at a basketball game!