Since Blake was in Cali visiting the Christensen Gang for the holidays, we decided we'd join in the fun! We drove there Thurs., and then the cousin-fest began! The boys were all over the place playing together and trying out all the new Christmas toys. (Remind me to never buy a beat-box toy) It was so cute to see their excitement!
On New Year's Eve, we spent the day together at Sea World.
We LOVE Sea World! I was worried about the weather because it was freezing & raining the day we left in AZ, but it was great. Just a jacket and we were fine.
We saw the SHAMU show, Santa's Workshop, a Christmas Pet Show,
the stinky penguins,
baluga whales, sharks & a new dolphin show.
The kids were really into it and even Ruby had a great time!
That night we ate at Chili's and then headed over to the cousins. We just relaxed while the kids played until 9 (midnight EST) and then found the countdown on TV. The cousins all counted down and we had our sparkling cider. Cheers! After a month of Christmas pics, we were kind of over it. Sorry!
New Year's Day in the Murdock home always consists of football & appetizers, all day long! The guys watched the games & kids, while Babs & I snuck away and did some shopping. So much fun! I set resolutions for the boys this year: saying please & thank you without being reminded. It's really beginning to drive me nuts! I also convinced almost all the adults there to join me in the 10 week fitness challenge. Jared gets a pass since he's in grad school. :) They convinced us to stay an extra night, and the boys had their first cousin sleepover. So cute!
We feel truly blessed for all the blessings we received in 2010 and can't wait to see what 2011 brings. We are especially grateful for our little family, friends that feel like family, family near and far, and our Savior. Happy New Year!
