Another year... and a new season begins.. Go Jazz!!!

This flag was huge that they brought out for the National Anthem. It was very impressive to see the soliders standing there holding it (all of them have served in Iraq.) It's great to have that reminder at the beginning of the game of how lucky and blessed we all are to be living in America!

Now the blackout light effect that they brought in this year, was money well spent. You can't see it as well in the picture but they gave everyone glow sticks when you walked in the doors, so you could see everyone waiving their glow sticks through the whole introduction. It's always fun to hear how loud it gets in the arena! What a great way to start off a new season.

I think that going to these games has become a new love for Tim and I. We will probably be attending all of the games this year..... expect that I'm due during the playoffs..... so we might miss a few there. Anyways, I'm glad that they got their first win last night (even without Deron Williams playing because of his injured ankle) It would be awesome if they went all the way this year.... Go Jazz!!

Our weekend in San Diego.....

On Saturday we went to the Blue Angels air show and it was amazing! We put ear plugs in the girls ears because it was so loud, but they did great. They loved all the planes they got to see. This was our first time going and it was well worth it. They had this one jet that could lift right off the ground (like a helicopter), that was incredibly to see. They also did a special tribute flight for those serving over in Iraq. My heart really went out to those who have loved ones over there protecting our freedoms over here. What an amazing group of people who are so willing to serve! Thank you to all of them. By the way there is a better picture of the air show at the bottom.

On Monday we took the girls to SeaWorld for the day. They loved everything about it! The shows were so good and kept the girls entertained...... The only bad part about it was that I broke my camera. So I got some pictures of the animals we saw, but it broke before we went to the Shamu show so I don't have any pictures of that.... which is a bummer. I would have to say that the Shamu show was my favorite, and we even got a little wet when he flipped his tail (Makayla didn't like that very much.) When Shamu first came out Kaitlyn looked at me and with big eyes said, "Big fish." Ya he is HUGE.

All in all we had a great time in San Diego. We flew in on Friday night and came home on Tuesday. Sunday we spent the day watching conference with Tim's parents, and his sister and her husband and little boy (who live out there) It was great spending time with Nic, Jess and Grant! We also got to see Tim's cousin... Jen her husband Brent and their little guy Isaac. They were at the air show with us. Good luck Jen with your c-section in a few days. I'm sure it will go well and that baby Connor will get here safe and sound. We look forward to seeing all of you over Thanksgiving.

Makayla is just so smart.....

I have a special drawer in the kitchen for the girls, it has coloring books, and puzzles for them to do. The other day Makayla got out this princess puzzle that has 63 pieces and did the whole thing by herself! She was so excited for me to come and see the finished product. I forget sometimes just how smart kids are. Looks like I might be purchasing a few more puzzles for her.