Sweet and Saltery: December Fun

Dave took me to City Center's VIP pre-grand opening last Wed. Dec. 16th. Kleinfelder Eng. worked on City Center and so they were given 2 VIP tickets. They were playing interesting music with different kinds of instruments and handing out food from the restaurants. I told Dave it reminded me of Star Wars when they were eating at places with wierd music playing. Once, me thinking I was ready for something sweet because we were eating lots of exotic meats and sauces, I saw a man carrying some ice cream cones -it looked like chocolate and vanilla swirled. I eagerly took one and bit in, as did Dave, only to find it wasn't ice cream but probably liver and something really icky. Luckily just up the stairs was a beautiful assortment of yummy chocolates. It was fun hanging with Dave and seeing all the upscale shops and rooms and lots of lavishly dressed people. There was a neat fountain that changes colors and a cool wall of water as you arrive. This picture is who we were greeted with as we entered.

We love Christmas caroling to the neighbors.

The Christmas parties are fun to look forward to. This is from Dave's work party.

We also enjoyed yummy breakfast and great people at our Ward Christmas breakfast; had fun running around the Red Hill with Joey, Kristie and family; visited with my grandparents, uncles, aunts and cousins at the Covington Christmas party; and savor the time with my parents and family -plus a really fun bonus of holding a very sweet little baby girl Maggie.

Every year, beginning with mine and Dave's second Christmas (1991), we sleep out by the Christmas Tree the Eve of Christmas Eve (Dec.23). This year we decided to start the evening off by making your own pizza.

I think this will be a new tradition because everyone thought it was their best pizza ever.

Usually we play games and sing Christmas songs, but not this year. Ali got upset during a game, which she was winning, and stormed off to her room and only came back down to sleep -oh joy.