Our little gymnast

Ok so not really "gymnastics" per say, more tumbling, running and free time. Wende enrolled Macie in little kid's gymnastics a few weeks ago. They have a small class of 8 or so kids with a coach. She really enjoys it. Here are a few pics and a short video. Sorry about the quality, my camera would not focus through the glass.

Post trip wrap up

A little post trip stats:

1606 number of miles on the new car
60 number of diapers used
24 number of Dr. Peppers consumed by Wende, Kathryn and Evan
22 number of extended family members visited with
19 number of songs rocked out on 'Rock Band' and 'Guitar Hero'
13 number of Koi fish counted in the pond


7 number if times Kayvon obliterated us in the game 'Scene it'
6 number of golf balls hit illegally on the the Marriott course
0 number of those balls that hit the green
4 number of sunsets enjoyed
4 number of states visited
3 number of Great Grandmas visited
2 number of trips to Disneyland
2 number of deep fried turkeys eaten
1 number of trips to the beach
1 first time Macie tried Ranch, and LOVED it

Newport Beach

Every year Wende's family takes a vacation together. This year we traveled back to Newport Beach. We had been here before and it is one of our favorite places to visit. Along with Wende's parents, the Hale and Motiee families were with us. It was great to see the fam and hang out together.

Unfortunately Macie caught a little cold on Wednesday so we decided to take it easy and let her get feeling better. That afternoon we took a short drive to Laguna Beach. We spent the afternoon on the boardwalk and just sitting out on the grass. It was a nice afternoon and Macie loved all the dogs and birds she saw. Not to mention she was in awe at the waves of the ocean.

These two are so cute it kills me!

Uncle Evan and cousin Jessica dueling it out on Guitar Hero. Look at the intensity on their faces! We had Rock Band too, but didn't get to play it until later in the week, but that's a story Kathryn and Kayvon can tell you.

Anyone who knows Wende's family knows that they are Disneyland addicts. So no trip to So Cal would be complete without a trip to D land or two, or three.... I had never been to D land during x-mas time, so it was cool to see the holiday decorations, castle lit up and even snow.

Happy Turkey Day

I know I am a bit late at posting a Thanksgiving entry, but I had to share some pics. This year we went to Hurricane, UT to visit my (Todd's) family. Here is my mom and grandma preparing turkey.

Grandpa Scholzen could not get enough hugs.

Macie learned to blow bubbles.

Happy Birthday

What a great wife I have. Today is her birthday. I won't tell you how old she is, but next year is a BIG one! It will be a hard one for her, because she still thinks she is 21 and she just graduated high school. Anyone who knows Wende already knows how smart she is, not to mentioned determined and funny. She is also the greatest mom. She wants only the best for Macie and loves building her relationship each day with her. Happy birthday love.

Check out that mop!

Just a few quick pics of Macie and a recent video too. She's got more hair than me and Wende combined.

Happy Halloween

Last year Macie was a little too small for trick or treating. So this year we were pretty excited to get her a costume and take her out. I have to admit I'm not a big Halloween fan, never have been. But this year my neighbor and fellow Rock Band mate, Ryan came up with a great idea.

He bought a projector and set up Rock Band in his driveway. We dressed up as 80's rockers and had a little get together. Halloween driveway parties are pretty common here in AZ since the weather is so nice. Groups of people get together in the neighbors driveway for food and movies. But first we took the little ones trick or treating. Hope you enjoy the pics.

Macie loved Puss 'n Boots. She kept giving him hugs.

The Clemons Family

Macie, Wende, Tracee and Delaney

Checkin the loot.