SUGAR BOWL Go Utes!

13-0! So awesome! It was amazing! Go Utes!
Justin and I where able to go to the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans and support the Utes! It was an experience that I will never forget!
We arrived early in the morning on Friday January 2nd. We meet Steve at the airport and then took a shuttle to our hotel, downtown. We unloaded our stuff and then hit the streets. We walked up and down different streets, stopping in some of the crazy stores. We then went to the Marriott, where the football team was staying, and purchased some Sugar Bowl merchandise and chatted with some Utah fans. Off to the streets again, we walked along the side of the Mississippi River and watched large ships pass by. Then we had lunch by the river, at a outdoor restaurant, it was way good, and fun to be by the river and enjoy jazz music being played by local musicians! We then went back to the hotel, chilled and prepared ourselves for the big game(oh, and chatted with some Alabama fans, and found out why they are called the Crimson Tide!). Then off to the Superdome! They shut down all of the streets, so everyone just walks in the streets, so cool, and sooo many people. There was a big party outside with different things going on. We headed inside after a little while, and WOW! The stadium was so awesome! It was about 85% Bama fans, but they were all very nice. The game was great, as you all know, so I wont go into that. But after the game there was only red fans left in the building! The celebration was great. In the streets on the way back to the hotel, the fans were going crazy! What a great day! Then we woke up, after sleeping in, and hit the streets again! WE walked to the historic square, and checked out some cool stuff there. We had lunch , and then went to a Aquarium by the river. It was great! We then chilled at the hotel and, woke the next day to travel home. Overall, the trip was a blast! Justin and I couldn't of had a better time! Thanks Steve for a great time! And thanks Diana and James for watching JT for us!

The remaining Utah Fans!

Us after the big win!

The Celebration on the field!

Justin and I by the Mississippi River!

Justin at the main square!

CHRISTMAS!

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! We spent Christmas in Utah. It was so great to be home with family. We stayed at Granny's with almost all of my family. It was a blast to all be together. So, where to start? We played in the snow at the Cluff's. It was JT's first time in the snow. He didn't know exactly what to think, but I think he did enjoy it. We were able to be there for the Big Salmon Family Party. We went bowling, and then had dinner at a church, where Santa came to visit. As you can tell from the picture above, JT wasn't so sure about him. We got to see some friends that we have been missing! We celebrated Jac's Sweet 16th Birthday! By her choice we went to Chuck-e-Cheese! It was a blast! We all got in on the action, in playing games, and other stuff! Awesome party Jac! Christmas was great, we got some fun stuff! It was fun to see JT get excited and open his presents. We spent the day with my family, playing with all of our new toys, and then we went to Grandma Holbrooks for dinner. It was fun to see all of Justin's family again. Then after Christmas we went to Our Ranch house in Fairview, which we love! We all went down. It was so much fun. We played in the snow, rode the 4-wheelers, played games, hung out, ate food, and ate, and ate! We had such a great time, it was so hard to say goodbye. We then started our 24 drive home! We made it. Thanks everyone for such a great time! Thanks Granny for letting us all invade your house. Thanks mom, and dad for having us! We can't wait until the next get together. And I know JT can't wait!

We made a Gingerbread house and left it sitting in the middle of our table. Well, I was in the middle of packing, and heard, some yum! yum!, umm! and turned to see JT! He climbed up on the chair and was looking at the house, and pulling off the candies one by one! As you can see he started with he side walk gumdrops. He is so funny! and defiantly has a sweet tooth!