Temple Square Trip

Yesterday Steve had the day off so we spent the day doing a bunch of family things. We went to go visit Steve's parents and then we went downtown. We stopped off at Vosen's, a German bakery, and we had dinner at Siegfrieds, a German delicatessen. I am planning on taking my students there next month, so I wanted to get the lay of the land. Afterward we went to Temple Square to see the lights. We got there a little before they turned the lights on, so It was not too crowded. We had a lot of fun, but it sure was cold.

While we were there, we found out the a real estate client of ours, who lives out of state, had pipes break in their vacant Provo house. We cut our trip short, so we could get back to turn the water main off. It took us a while to get back because of the bad roads, but when we got there, Steve found 4 inches of water in the basement. It took him quite a while to find the water main line, and he even had tried to shovel away half of the front yard of snow, to see if he could find the outside water main line. Finally he found it, and got the water off. His feet were very cold from the water and being outside. He thought he had frost bite, but they seem to be ok now.

Steve has the day off again today, so we are going to take the kids to see a movie and then later tonight we are going to the Van Orden Christmas party.

Christmas So Far

So far my favorite thing we've done for Christmas this year has been going to the "Christmas Around the World" dance concert at BYU's Marriott Center. There were about 20 different dances from as many countries; India, Brazil, Indonesia, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Mexico, China, USA, Poland, Ukraine, and several others. My favorites tended to be the loud, very rhythmic dances. I really enjoyed the Irish clogging, the American contemporary dance, and the Indian (that would be Asian Indian, not American Indian) dance. Although I had a few favorites I really enjoyed all of them and would go again in a heartbeat. I'd recommend it to anyone.

We also went to the Festival of Trees at the South Towne Expo Center in Sandy. That was somewhat less enjoyable because the kids got bored pretty fast and complained much of the time. We did all enjoy some overpriced hot-dogs, nachos with synthetic cheese, and soft-drinks. It's all for a good cause so I didn't mind. I would however consider going on a weekday next time. We went on a Saturday and it was unbelievably crowded.

As Mariane mentioned, we also went to the Candle Light Christmas at the "This Is The Place State Park" in Salt Lake City. It was very enjoyable as well and the kids enjoyed it quite a bit. Paul especially loved all the fire and the trains (really they were some sort of tug vehicle towing several passenger cars). Mariane loved the activities and crafts, the shows, and music. I just enjoyed spending time with my beautiful little family.

candle light christmas

when i frist got to a candle light christmas i thoght i wasnt going to like it.but when i got in i got to do lost of fun stuff. we got to wach a puppet show and a dancing show ! we got to see santa and go on a train ride. i think it is my best christmas yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Candlelight Christmas Photos