The Other Side of the Mountains

Just a few days before Thanksgiving and Diamond found NO storms forecasted between Colorado and Utah. We wanted to go last year, but the weather kept us home, so this year we made a game time decision and headed out to be with the Smith's for Thanksgiving break. It's been too long since we celebrated Thanksgiving with Diamond's family!

While we were there, Diamond found us tickets to watch the BYU Women's Basketball game verses Wisconsin. The boys loved watching a game in the Marriot Center and with crowds a little thin, everyone got on the jumbo tron - even Diamond and I were on the "kiss cam". Fun!


They invited the kids in the crowd to come onto the court and do the chicken dance. BB#1 wasn't too thrilled about the dancing, but he couldn't turn down the chance to get on the court.


Doing the "Jimmer"!

BYU should really learn to lock their doors. We found our way into the BYU Football Team's practice field. The cousins were having a great time trying to move the blocking sleds.


Hut! Hut!


As we continued our BYU Sports Tour, we also finagled our way into LaVell Edwards Stadium. Again, boys were thrilled. (Later that night I did get in some MUCH needed girl time. Olive Garden with my sisters in law and my fabulous nieces helped give a smidgen of balance to this testosterone driven day!)


Diamond's brother Craig and his son, as well as Diamond's sister's girl (who is an Aggies fan - whaaa???) came with us.


But we did come to eat - and that we did! My wonderful sister in law Jill hosted the meal in her newly redesigned kitchen. She was a great sport considering we added five extra people to her guest list with only a few days notice. I love these ladies!


The cousins loading up some Thanksgiving deliciousness!


What is Thanksgiving without a football game? Well, this is the other side of a Thanksgiving backyard football game. The Caboose caught BB#2's elbow and ended up with this nasty looking black eye. Ouch!

After he stopped crying, the Caboose was thrilled that he looked like a Tulowitzki - Rockies baseball player, with that black paint under his eyes. He loved all the attention!


Later Thanksgiving night, Diamond and I went out searching for Black Friday (Thursday?) bargains. Seriously, these people were C-R-A-Z-Y!!! There were people pushing and screeching. VERY entertaining!

Ready to fight off the madness for a cheap crock pot and a wireless printer! After Walmart we headed to Target (successful) Kohls (sold out) and Best Buy (Oh my GOSH was that check out line long!) We got home after 2:00am, but had managed to gather a nice pile of savings.

All in all, it was a fabulous time with family. The drive was clear, the company excellent and the food delicious! So much to be thankful for!