Harry Potter

Sister Rucka loves to go to the movies so on Monday we decided to take her to see the final Harry Potter before it leaves the theatre as she had not seen it yet. Unfortunately, the 12:30 p.m. time was only on the weekends so we went over to the Olive Garden for lunch and had a great time visiting and laughing. We then decided to go hom and grab David as the next show didn't start until 4:30. Sad that it is the final episode but we had a great time.

Park City

I went up to Park City with my mom and Michael. We managed to get some Christmas shopping in as well as purchase some basics. My mom found Tyler a great hat for winter at Aldo, which Tyler loves as it is already getting cold in New Jersey. The way up we stopped off at Kristina's and Fashion Place. Michael managed to miss to entrance to 215 so we had to circle around again. By that time I really had to use the restroom, after drinking a large drink on the way up. Michael just about killed me driving up: He was so slow! I finally had to make him pull over. I keep telling him it was all his fault! Afterall, it was his drink, he missed the entrance, had to circle back around and then went the long way, and then drove slowly up to Park City - okay, maybe the speed limit but who drives that in Utah?

BBQ

I met a family from Austria through Kiwanis. He is visiting as a mathematics professor at BYU and is a member of Kiwanis in Austria. I was talking to him one night in German after a banquet we had and offered him a ride home (was taking the bus) and met his wife and kids. A really cute family. I told them I would have to have them over at my parents have make smores. The kids were really excited about it. I had to plan it a couple of weeks ago because it was going to be one of the last nice evenings. We settled on a Friday so the kids would not have to be home early to go to bed for school. To be honest I almost didn't want to do it because I had a huge school project and a lunch appointment that day and so worried about getting everything done. But I'm so glad I did. I also invited Kia and her husband and daughter. Kia is a friend from Germany and her husband served in Austria and is from Norway. We also invited Sister Rucka, who is a family friend. It was the best evening and everybody had a great time. Every time I see someone they still comment about that night. The kids were not so fond of smores but love the marshmallows. Peter, the younger one (@ 4 yrs. old) didn't talk much but stood by my mom and made her marshmallows all night long. She was so sick of eating them but didn't want to disappoint them. They also love cooking hot dogs over the fire and ate them right off the stick. Sad that fall is over and we cannot do more evenings outside.

David's Biday

We went up to Midway to this great pizza place for David's birthday. The pizza is fantastic and it is a cute little place. If you are ever up there you have to stop by. It is across from the city building. We had a pleasant drive up the canyon, a great meal followed by ice cream at the grocery store across the street. They have a nice ice cream shop inside the store and a soft serve yogurt bar. I got a small serving and it was too much for me.

Shopping for Shoes

We were down at Penney's and David really lucked out. They had Call it Spring, their new line by Aldo, men's shoes on clearance and they were mostly in David's size so he had his pick. My mom couldn't believe David purchased that many new shoes. Michael didn't have a lot of luck as his size was mostly gone. David is becoming very fashionable.

Michael's Bday

We celebrated Michael and David's birthdays. Of course, typically we are in Disneyland at this time of the year. We got David Donald's Firehouse to go with his Christmas village. We were in Sears and he almost went ahead and purchased it so was thrilled when he got it. We went out to Red Lobster for all you can eat shrimp but I didn't have my camera with me. Happy Birthday Michael and David!