This year we spent thanksgiving in Arizona with Kira’s family. It is the first time one of our kids hosted thanksgiving dinner for us. Ben and his family spent Thanksgiving in St George so Alycia was able to see him. They had to be back in Mesa on Saturday so we were able to see him then.
Kira and Justin had visitiors in town and were with them at a Lindsey Stirling concert in Tucson. I made my pie and we played games with the kids.
Thursday morning we got the Turkey in the oven and then went for a two mile family run. Some ran, some walked and some rode bikes. 
Towards the end of the run Kira and I ended up running together with the dogs. I’m not a fan of running with dogs because they are always trying to cut in front of you and trip you, but Loki and Frida loved running side by side.
After the run we got dinner on the table and enjoyed some great food.
Later in the evening we went to some park and enjoyed a nice stroll around the lake.
Friday we had a relaxed morning and for lunch Kira made some meals that some of us remember as cheap and simple meals that we love to eat today because of the memories they bring us. It was fun.
After lunch we visited an old folks home that Justin and Ben bought together. Kira brought her menagerie of animals for the residents to enjoy. That included her birds, dog, cat and she would have brought the lizard except he is currently hibernating, or what ever they call it for a reptile. It was fun, but would have been more fun if more than just two people had been awake.
Friday evening we walked around the Mesa temple and enjoyed the lights.
Later in the evening we went to some park and enjoyed a nice stroll around the lake.
Friday we had a relaxed morning and for lunch Kira made some meals that some of us remember as cheap and simple meals that we love to eat today because of the memories they bring us. It was fun.
After lunch we visited an old folks home that Justin and Ben bought together. Kira brought her menagerie of animals for the residents to enjoy. That included her birds, dog, cat and she would have brought the lizard except he is currently hibernating, or what ever they call it for a reptile. It was fun, but would have been more fun if more than just two people had been awake.
Friday evening we walked around the Mesa temple and enjoyed the lights.
They were beautiful and all along the walkway they had scenes from the birth of Christ depicted, such as the stable,
shepherds in their fields, the wise men and even Isaiah as he writes about his vision of Christs birth.
Saturday morning Lisa, Kira, Justin and I did a session in the Gilbert Temple. After the session we snuck into someone elses sealing session and did one sealing that was about to expire.
In the afternoon we headed out to the Mesa Market to see Stacy Waltons booth. They are from Canada and are setting up their electrical business here in the States. They have a booth advertizing and selling “Gem Lights”. Their booth was very well done. Ben and the kids met up with us at the Mesa Market and hung with us the rest of the day.
Ever since the church announced them, Lisa has wanted to donate to a “Giving Machine”. You can, of course, donate online but she wanted to use a vending machine. They don’t have them in San Diego yet but they did have one in Gilbert.
In the afternoon we headed out to the Mesa Market to see Stacy Waltons booth. They are from Canada and are setting up their electrical business here in the States. They have a booth advertizing and selling “Gem Lights”. Their booth was very well done. Ben and the kids met up with us at the Mesa Market and hung with us the rest of the day.
Ever since the church announced them, Lisa has wanted to donate to a “Giving Machine”. You can, of course, donate online but she wanted to use a vending machine. They don’t have them in San Diego yet but they did have one in Gilbert.
We decided to bring running water to a maternity ward to help mothers deliver babies more safely. It was pretty cool.
While in Gilbert we had a very delicious burrito at Topo. It was delicous.
We did have planned to do baptisms with Landon and Even Saturday evening but their high school football team was in the State semi finals and Landons band needed to play at the football game so we decided to go and watch him play. We were able to get seats right next to where Landon was sitting. Sadly, Basha High School lost even though they played a great game. They also had great music.
Sunday morning we went to Kira’s ward for church. Ben and Sharley came by after church and we visited for a bit, ate left overs and then headed home. It was a great week.
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If you eat a polar bear liver, you will die.
Humans can't handle that much vitamin A.
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