Breakfast with Santa at Grand America

Each year for our Taylor family Christmas tradition we usually go to Santa vs. Snowman in 3D at Imax. This year it wasn't playing so we tried something new- Breakfast with Santa at Grand America. What a spectacular experience. It was so festive, whimsical and fun! Grand America is gorgeous already so it doesn't take much to make it more "grand" The decorations were off the charts, the staff was amazing and the food was terrific. But what really stole the show was Santa and Mrs. Claus. He was the most real Santa I have ever seen and she was the cutest and most real Mrs. Claus I have ever seen. Sooo sweet and cute! Our kids couldn't believe their eyes. During breakfast they walked around to each section and sat with each child. We took pictures and filmed the experience. What was really cool and unexpected was how Santa got the parents to sit on his knee and ask us what we wanted. They didn't rush the process or let us down in the slightest. What a magical and fun time! Thank you Gary and Dixie with providing such a wonderful Christmas memory.

Christmas Parties & Performances

The Grinch: What I don't like about Christmas this year!

"You're a mean one Mr. Grinch!" Well its Mrs. Grinch, today! I've hit a few tough days this past month but today, I've had it! Here is my top 10 things I don't like about this Chritmas!

1. Making Christmas cards! Shutterfly is ripping me off, and costco is too freaking busy!

2. FLU! sick this week, this is not a time to get sick

3. sick kids

4. sick husband

5. kids unwrapping gifts

6. smog

7. too much church work. Gotta get ready for the new year. Lots of Lists! ugh!

8. running around from town to town
9. dirty kitchen everyday

10.long lines

This was all brought on by making christmas cards!!!!!!

Okay, calm down Alena! Im going to be fine. Today is the last day of Christmas drama. Things are on the up & up! I REALLY DO LOVE CHRISTMAS!

"Jury Duty?" Are you kidding me?

Jury duty was quite the adventure-which is an understatement. I wish I had the stomach to spill all the details, but instead I will let anyone who cares to go on-line and read about the case. Andrea Billingsly- Teacher Assistant who sexually abused (seduced) two 14 year old boys. Guilty on all 7 counts. Here is a photo of my new best friends (jury members) haha!

Best part....I made $165 bucks!

Kyle's Birthday!

Kyle, how old are you now? I can't remember but i know you are still younger than me. I'm a cougar! Not a BYU cougar that's for sure. Go utes! (A win is a win, no matter how its done). Wait, Wait, Wait, okay, now back to my entry. We celebrated with dinner, desert star, and hanging with the kids. Hope you had a fabulous day and we look forward to many more wonderful birthdays!

November was also filled with birthdays of my other favorite people...my girly friends. I'm glad I could celebrate with them. I have the most amazing friends- they truly care for me and are always there for me-always!