DECEMBER... thus far!

25!!!
December 1st, I turned 25.... a quarter of a century! It feels so weird to be that old and yet I don't feel any different :) That day my mom, Alyson, Emily, and my aunt Ellen and I all went to the Nutcracker and to Olive Garden (my fav). It was such a fun day out. That weekend, my sweet sweet husband, surprised me with a little get away to PARK CITY- Stein Ericksen Lodge! Alyson kept Kayson over night and we were able to have such a great time. Coby always does a great job on birthdays and always surprises me. He completely over-did himself this year. I kind of caught on that we were going somewhere for the weekend and he made me think it was St. George. So, I didn't really pack any warm clothes.... and when we got to -3 degrees in Park City, I wasn't quite prepared. Coby said that was another part of the surprise, and took me to the outlets to get a new coat. He is so sweet! Stein's is phenomenal! It really is so unbelievable there. My uncle Russ hooked us up with a great room and a hot tub on the balcony. It was so surreal to be sitting out there with it snowing all around us and the most beautiful view of the mountain side. Honestly, how many people get that opportunity? It was amazing!

The next morning, he had another surprise.... a couple's massage at the SPA! It was to die for. It was so nice to get pampered! We had a great great time, and then did some shopping on our way home. It was my first time leaving Kayson for anyone over night, and he did really good for my sister, so that made the trip even better. Coby is always so thoughtful and completely shocked me this year. This was definitely a birthday to remember!

GINGERBREAD HOUSES:

That weekend our little family made gingerbread houses... well attempted! :)

Kayson just wanted to eat the candy!

Or feed Coby and I the frosting!

We love us some frosting!

And here's our final project!

And my handsome little man

COBY'S GRADUATION: DECEMBER 9th

On Friday, December 9th, Coby graduated from Weber State University.

He graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Advanced Radiology: MRI/CT.

He didn't want to make a big deal about it, but ended up being so glad he walked.

Grandma Analee and Kayson in the stands!

One Happy Camper!

Coby's Uncle Vaughn surprised him and came!

Coby's mom

Coby's grandma Knudsen

Coby's dad and Analee

My mom

Coby had so many people there to support him!

Thanks to everyone that came.

It was such a great day and I am so so proud of Coby!

I am so thrilled that he is done! (and so is he) :)

Like most medical professions, the first two years after your Associates degree, is only another associates degree. So for Coby to be getting his Bachelors, is pretty much equivalent to getting a Master's but without the title.

All in all, we are so happy to be done with the schooling life (for now) and can't wait til he's all done with state boards and a certified MRI/CT Technician. I am so proud of him! And to graduate with honors, was a huge step and improvement for Coby!

CHRISTMAS in MAYFIELD

Our traditional matching jammies!

(notice the little bunnies, honoring Delta Rabbits)

This last weekend we celebrated Christmas down in Mayfield.

It was so much fun and such a great weekend. Analee always

makes it so fun and we love going down there. It was so fun to have the

family all together. I just wish Brenda and Torrance could have been there too!

OLSEN CHRISTMAS PARTY: MEETING SANTA

We also had the Olsen Family Christmas party last weekend and Kayson finally got to meet Santa this year! He didn't cry but wasn't too sure about him. He was fine as long as I was around. This was a very 'special' Santa!

So fun to get together with all the Olsen side!

And that has been our December thus far.

I absolutely love this time of year!