Friday, December 17, 2010
Pictures of our Knott's Berry Farm Trip!
We took our annual trip to Knott's Berry Farm the second week of December. We went with the Raban's, and Sheri, Mike, and Jillian(Steve's sister/Brother in law, and child). We drove down after school on a Friday and came home late Monday night. While we were there we went to the Beach, and went to Knott's two different days. Saturday was a nightmare at Knott's. They were running a promotion for Toys for Tots, and way to many people were there that day. Monday was awesome! We hardly waited in lines, and rode everything we wanted multiple times.
Funny Alexa!
Alexa makes us laugh! She is always pretending she is the Mom. She lays her dolls down all over the house, but makes sure she tucks them in with a blanket and pillow. We find her dolls in the high chair, car seat, tile floor, bathtub, etc. We love this girl! I took a few pictures of where we find her dolls.
Alexa turns 3 years old!
On December 11, Alexa had her 3rd Birthday! We were in California, going to Knott's Berry Farm on her actual Birthday. We let her open her present in the car outside our hotel. We got her a tea set, because she is always playing with the one at Steve's parents house. She was so happy about the tea set! She wouldn't put it down, and held it on her lap while we drove to the Theme Park. We let the kids decorate Christmas cookies in a bakery at Knott's. Conner and Derek won stuffed animals by scoring a certain amount of points in a basketball game, and they gave Alexa the stuffed bears for her birthday. She was so excited about the bears, and wanted to hold them the rest of the time at Knott's.
Conner Received the Priesthood
I can't believe our oldest child Conner is 12! Where did the time go? He recieved the priesthood on December 5, 2010. Both sets of Grandparents were in attendance during the blessing. We are so grateful for Conner. He is such a fun, energetic, obedient, and responsible child. He is such a good older brother! He loves his siblings, and it is obvious they love him!
Cam's Flag Football
Cameron loves Football! He wanted to play tackle this year, but he wasn't old enough. The next best option was Flag Football, and he gladly accepted. He is so fun to watch play. He is aggressive, and knows exactly where the ball is going. He made many interceptions, and a fair share of touchdowns this season! He is keeping his fingers crossed that next year they need a few more players for tackle, and will resort to a few 3rd graders.
Conner's 12th Birthday Party
Conner had a friend's party a few days after his actual Birthday. He had about 15 friends over! They played football, basketball, jumped on the tramp, and ate! Conner and Derek have the (perfect push up), so I told the kids 5 bucks would go to the person who could do the most push ups. His friend Drake won with 34! Good Times!
Old North Church
The Old North Church was the last building that we visited on our trip. It is the oldest standing church in Boston. Inside this steeple, on the night of April 18, 1775, Robert Newman and John Pulling Jr. climbed to the top (almost 8 stories) to hold two lanterns, signaling to colonists in Charlestown that the Redcoats were on the march. Two lanterns meant that British soldiers intended to cross the Charles River to Cambrige, rather than taking the longer land-route. These soldiers would march to Lexington and on to Concord in an effort to capture guns and ammunition from the colonists.
Meanwhile, Paul Revere's friends rowed him across the Charles River to Charlestown. He borrowed a horse to start his famous "Midnight Ride" to Lexington, where he would warn John Hancock and Samuel Adams that the Redcoats were coming.
Paul Revere's House, and the delicious Boston Cream Pie!
Paul Revere's House is the oldest wooden building in downtown Boston. This house was build for a wealthy merchant around 1680. In 1770 Paul Revere purchased the house and lived here with his family for most of the next 30 years. Most of his children were born here. He was living in this house when he made his now famous ride on the night of April 18-19, 1775. After visiting this house we set out to find some Boston Cream Pie! We found some, and it was heaven!
Old State House
The Old State House is the oldest and most significant public building on the Freedom trail. The balcony pictured in the back of Steve and Conner is where the first reading of the Declaration of Independence to the people of Boston took place in 1776. 200 years later, Queen Elizabeth 11 standing on the very same balcony, surrounded by thousands of cheering Americans who gathered to celebrate our bicentennial.
Granary Burying Ground
We visited the Granary Burying Ground. It is the 3rd oldest graveyard in Boston, started in 1660. Many famous patriots are buried here, including Paul Revere, three signers of the Declaration of Independence, and Benjamin Franklin's parents.
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