Wildlife World Zoo

Over Christmas break we took Emma and Derrick out to the Wildlife World Zoo. It is a drive out there, but it is a nice zoo. It was not nearly as crowded as the Phoenix Zoo and much easier to navigate around (no hills!). They have some nice aquariums so the kids were able to pet starfish and stingrays. Derrick, of course chose to ride the train and Emma wanted to ride the Sky Ride. There was a petting zoo with baby goats and deer. And they also fed the giraffes. They thought that was pretty cool! I actually thought it was pretty cool! Then they got to pick out toys at the gift shop. Derrick picked some binoculars and Emma picked a monkey. It was a really fun day!

In Memory

In memory of Louise Brenay...an amazing wife, mother and grandma. I truly feel blessed and privileged to have know such a remarkable person. The fact that she battled cancer for 9 years shows her strength and determination in life. She could light up a room even through her pain. We hold many wonderful memories of her dear to our hearts. She will be greatly missed...WE LOVE YOU!

Snow at Grandma and Grandpa's

A couple days after Christmas we headed up to Young. There was a little bit of snow on the ground in Young, but we stopped on the way home where there was more to let the kids play. When we got there, Grandma and Grandpa had gifts for the kids. Grandma had made them pajamas and slippers. Derrick's were green frogs and Emma got a pink nightgown...perfect! Derrick refuses to go to sleep unless his green slippers are on his feet! They were wonderful gifts especially because they were handmade by Grandma. It's hard to write this right now because Louise isn't doing good at all. This trip will end up being the last time the kids and I were able to visit with her. Jon is there right now with his brothers and sisters and Louise is only expected to live a couple more days, if even that. For those who don't know, Louise is Jon's step mom and she has been battling cancer for several years. She is an amazing woman and we love her very much! As we were leaving Louise told me in a happy voice, "I had a good time." Even though I knew she was not feeling well and she laid down most of the time we were there, I know she was glad to see the grandkids and I am very thankful they got to see her one last time. So here are our snow pictures from Young, where I am sending all my love right now.