WhoA!

Ok I’m determined to post. This might be a long one, or I’ll give up soon. There is sSOOOOO much going on I’m barely handling it. First was our trip to Texas. It was awesome and the best trip I’ve had down there in a long time. We went to the Aquarium and saw stingrays, sharks, and my personal favorite, the lion fish. Chris really liked the sea horses. We are aquatic nuts. We wanted to see everything so I’m grateful my sister put up with us. It was one of Chris’ favorite things we did there. I want to take my nephews Ty and Jimmy back sometime in the summer to the water park. I went there when I was in 8^th grade and loved it. Even though I was really shy and listened to SR-71 almost the whole time instead of playing in the water. We got to take a picture in an overpriced booth. I need to scan the photo to save. I also got the boys pressed pennies. I’m sure they are lost but it was fun to let them make them. When we went to the zoo later on, they saw those machines again but Aunt Anna was out of quarters.

The zoo was one of my worst experiences ever. It was hot and windy and I saw a monkey do THE GROSSEST thing ever which I won’t even say. Animals are kind of nasty. That’s why I like fish. But it was fun going with the boys. Before we got to the zoo we went to visit Chris’ cousin for the afternoon which ended up taking the whole day because we got lost. The GPS kept taking us on toll roads. Finally we were out of money. We were at the last toll road and there was no one to take money, it was correct “change” only, no bills, or an ez pass which we didn’t have. I was in my brothers car, whose on a mission, and didn’t want to run it just in case my parents really got a ticket. I was afraid it would be a lot. So I put the car in reverse and backed up over a ¼ of a mile till I could get back on the main road. Luckily there were no people behind us. I was so shaky after backing up for so long Chris was kind of worried about me. I was so scared someone would come driving up behind me, or worse, a cop. Who knew Texas toll roads charged you 1.50 every mile! Ridiculous.

We went to the lego store, and the board walk, road some rides. It probably wasn’t worth the money but the boys had a good time and that’s what mattered to me. On the last day Chris and I went across Houston, to Katy and picked up some fish for my dad while he was sleeping. Heehee. We wanted to surprise him with a gift he would really enjoy. It’s one of the few gifts I’ve given him (worth$$) but I guess he liked them because my mom said he rarely acts so excited. It was soooo fun going to get them. Chris really wants a pond like that. My dad made such a good point about the pond. It is little to no up keep! Not like our fish tank. We have to do weekly water changes, and feed them every day. I’m glad we could make him smile. They do so much for us. Thanks mom and dad for such a great trip.

Oh and then there were the nightly games. Sitting around the table playing rummy kube. Is that how you spell it? We also played phase 10. Wow that game took forever. But I’ve never laughed to hard. Or tried to keep such a straight face…

Alright. Currently.

We put up our Christmas tree and decided it took up too much room so we only put ½ of it up. We put it against our big sliding closet door so we could still get to our movies. Chris and I decided and agreed on decorations for the first time. I’ve never liked the colored lights but we got LED ones like my dad. We kind of went overboard using 9 boxes… on half a tree! Chris learned a great way to put on lights watching my dad do it this year. Layer on branches, then lights, then repeat. We went with light blue, silver and white ornaments. And we have a star on top.

Now for the big news.

We bought a Resort. Not a zoo, but a Resort! They’ll probably make a movie of this one too. We got a great deal for our first business and we take over at the start of next year. We’re really excited for the next phase of our lives. It has hotel rooms, hot pools, a jr. Olympic pool, an RV park and camping spots. The best part about this adventure is that it’s OUT OF REXBURG!!!!!!! I’m going to seriously miss my job at Jimmy Johns but this is MINE MINE MINE. Well and Chris’. My sister Christina is excited, she’s already built a Lego RV with Jane. And Angela’s boys are coming up with things we can sell at our concession area. Chocolate Covered Bananas, called “Tyler on a Stick” and drinks called “Jimmy in a Cup.” James wants to come up and help. Chris’ parents live an hour north. I think that’s as close as I want to live to them. It’s the perfect distance. They are great though. Ben is going to help run it and it will give him more of a future than the farm. Chris’ dad has been great about everything through this whole experience of deciding to buy it. I do love his family. They really care about us. We’ve already had some hiccups. But we will work them out. My goal was to own my own business before I was 25! The last guy who tried to take this place over ended up putting everything on his credit card and then bailed. Too much too fast. Luckily we have Chris’ other relatives to get advice from who all own successive businesses. Plus our experience isn’t so little. I’ve learned a lot at my other jobs and in college. I do give a little credit to college.

I’ve got 2 weeks (starting today), left at JJ’s. It’ll be kind of sad to leave but Oh good riddance Rexburg.

Although, can you believe it is December 13^th and there is NO snow on the ground?!?! NONE!! I’m L-O-V-Eing it. I can’t tell you enough. I think every day, “today is the day we will get dumped on.” 3 years ago, it all came at once. 2 days straight and I had to shovel myself out of 3 feet at my door! It’ll probably happen when we’re trying to pack everything in the U-haul.

Well I think that sums up what’s going on, I made it. I apologize for disappearing for a while. I just wish I was back in Texas. The best part about everything that is happening is that with this new place we’re buying, people can come see us! We won’t even charge you full price. JK.