Other Arizona happenings...

 

Football playoffs were happening while we were out there, luckily Brady had both jerseys packed and ready to go...

 

 These two enjoyed watching the Bulls and the playoff games.

We were a week early, but we were able to go down and check out the Superbowl happenings

His alliance and his jersey flopped halfway through the trip.

 They also got to randomly meet their new cousin while we were out there. He was super cute and these guys ate him up!

 

Heading out for a special someones birthday!

 Hips needed to be an inch higher...fail.

"Actual" candles is becoming a fire hazard. 

Grandma told them she found a chocolate factory tour. Kids were 100% in.

Literally a kid in a candy store.

 They specialize in Chocolate and Caramels.

 

 Kids were able to create their own chocolate pizza.

 Kids discovered that they love to play volleyball.

 and pose.....

 Team Munson....they just so happen to get matching sweatshirts that day.

And then some more random happenings at Gma & Gpa's house

 

Santa beards...

 Being one with the desert.

 checking out the new model homes.

 Still about an inch or two off....fail #2

 Brooke discovered she likes Ribs.

 We saw and listened to the worlds largest organ.

 Thanks again Grandma and Grandpa for a great visit!

Vitamin D Break.

We made a break for it, away from the snow, bitter cold temps to get a little vitamin D while visiting Grandma and Grandpa in Arizona. The kids took a few days off of school to capitalize on a long winter break.

 

Cracking the whip, school work on the plane.

Their teachers would be proud.

First thing on the agenda.....The pool., we had mid 70's so these turkeys were all in!

Beats 10 degrees at home...

A kids paradise.

70 degrees is however not in the pool forecast for these locals.

 oh boy.

 Brady mastered the handstand this year.

I would blame the time change, but I think it is more the 3 hours of swimming that gets this one every time.

Bittersweet.

We hit the slopes at Bittersweet.

I haven't been here since I was in college, and now I have two kids in tow. Full Circle.

We had a great day, good weather, where we even chose to eat outside at lunch. The kids are finally on their own and more often then not beating me to the bottom. Brady enjoys going full speed without one turn, and randomly didn't fall once and seemed to stop each time before the lift. I thought he was just getting lucky, but when I asked him to meet me at the  middle of the hill to watch the terrain park jumpers, he did just that. So I know he "can" turn and stop but he tells me he just likes going super fast, which also makes me go super fast so I can keep an eye on him and my pulse in check.

 

Riding the lift with Tom, somehow this makes me more nervous than the next picture.

Brooke and Lexi somehow, I have more faith in less antics with these two.

Me and my girl.

Brooke trying out her $10 g-sale skis! She loved the color, I loved that I didn't rent. They actually worked out after Uncle Tom adjusted the bindings.

Gang on top o' the "mountain"

Campfire side for lunch.

Monkey see monkey do.....red slurshies....

This was not a good feeling not riding the lift with them. You think what would I do? Lucky the one screaming his head off is bookended by responsible peeps, or at lest that is what I kept telling myself.

Good day on the slopes.

NYE

Normally I am not about going out on NYE, just doesn't appeal to me anymore. But this year the tactic was lets go out so the kids mom and dad could stay awake until midnight. We headed to Stella's for dinner to see if this "best burger in America" held true and it was spot on, delicious as well was the butter fat popcorn. I know gross right? Trust me on this one, just go with it. We then headed to the Griffin's game where we got to enjoy an indoor firework show (which doesn't seem safe but looked really cool) as well as skate on the ice after the game. This gave us enough time to catch Mr. Seacrest right before the countdown started. See ya later 2014!

 

Minute to Win it.

Competition was in full swing at Uncle Tom's house. He called one day and mentioned that "Lexi is coming up with some fun party minute to win it games" for when we come in to visit. Later I find out Tom's been working on this like it is his J.O.B. - we all joke, but it was super fun and something that everyone can take part in! Thanks for pulling this together "Lexi"

 

Mentally preparing for the challenges ahead!

 

Pampy not letting Brady get away without a hug!

 

First up Tom and Lexi on the M & M sorting game.

 Grace and "Bob" doing the chopstick dice pick up game.

 Les and Rob competing for the cup stack.

 Bag run.....Johnny didn't have a  chance with his limber short opponents. Sorry Johnny but this picture doesn't do it justice, video will follow. 

 

There are only a few worthy videos....this one is one of them.

 

 

 Jake and Brady sizing each other up

 Chopstick stack using only one hand.

Dee took home victory for the candy cane pick up!

 Coco and Lexi for the chap stick stack.....I love Lexi's disgruntled face in this one.

 

Kids had to get the ball to stick onto the glob of Vaseline to their nose.

 

 

 

 

Cup toss.

 Tweezer tic tac pick up.

I don't know where the competitive nature stems from?

 

 

 

Jake and Chris doing trying to knock the cups down with the air from the balloon.

 Pencil grab with Lexi proved to be the rock star at this event, which of course drove all the guys nuts.

Thanks again for a good time, had by all.

Did I mention I took home the gold? That's minute to win it and spoons y'all.

Whats chew got Novaceks?