Wednesday, December 19, 2012

a Saint

Last week we visited the newly opened Sheels store in Sandy, UT.  This store rivals Cabela's!. The attractions, games, merchandise and all over size is amazing.  As we walked in there is a fish tank that you walk under - not really as good as the one at Cabela's. We wandered through the store, not only outdoor activity stuff, but regular stuff, and collegiate stuff, clothes stuff, games stuff, hunting stuff, just lots of stuff!  It's one of those stores where you aren't sure what to buy because there is too much and some how your wallet still makes an appearance at the registers, even if unplanned.  We played a couple games with Angela - well - her dad played with her, mom cheered her on at her success.  Dad is a complete saint!!!  the most eye catching attraction is a giant Ferris Wheel in the front middle of the store. We got the token for the ride, and Blake waited 45 minutes!!! in line with Angela. This is AFTER we had finished and were ready to leave.  We attempted to talk her out of it, but she had her token and she wasn't going to leave until she had ridden it.  So yes, dad was and still is a saint! 


 

Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Are you Jazzed?

A few weeks ago we went to the Jazz game. Blake found some tickets reasonably priced so we went for it. Angela and dad had a great time playing battleship on the train downtown, via iPhones. The app is pretty fun. Angela gets all excited when she sinks someones battleship, and, of course, doesn't like it too much when hers are sunk.  We got to the game and had a great time. The minute she knew there was cotton candy there was no hearing the end of it; "Please can I have some, please mom, I'll love you..."  Pretty funny. It was all she could do to eat her dinner (so not a night of healthy food). Soon it was pink stickiness all over, but it sure tasted good.  The Jazz played a good game, though we think Angela liked the gymnastics during half-time and the breaks better.

The train ride home found her new friends to play with - until they got off. Finally seats filled up and a game of "I Spy" started.