Thanksgiving in St George - Day 3

It was a beautiful day in St George today.  A perfect day to golf.  Seven of us headed to Sunbrook Golf course for a day of golf.  The other's headed to the movie theatre to see "Bolt".  I should have gone to the movie because my golf game was HORRIBLE.  I'm blaming it on the fact that I have a broken thumb, at least I sure hope that is the case.  Alton was my "caddie/golf cart driver" and he laughed at me most of the time.  RUDE!  I did get a bit better the back 9, so I guess I'm not going to sell my clubs and give it up after all.  Although if I did give it up, Alton says we would be rich!  

After golf and the movie we all went to Iggy's for dinner.  Good food, good company, and the Jazz game on the big screen.  After more swimming we are done for the day.  One more fun filled day in St George and then back to real life.  Bummer!  

Thanksgiving in St George - Day 2

We had a great Thanksgiving today.  It was very relaxing and we had a lot of fun.  We started the day by sleeping in and then heading to Chuck-a-Rama for our Thanksgiving feast! Obviously we weren't the only ones.  You can see the huge line in the pictures. 

Lance, London and my mom

Grandma and Grandpa Peay

Some of the kiddos

Carl, my cousin Paige, me and Alton.

After finishing our feast we headed to the movie theatre to see Madagascar 2.  I LOVED IT!  I laughed so hard and the kiddo's loved every minute of it.  After the movie it was nap time.  Yes, even for us adults.  You can't have a relaxing Thanksgiving without a nap!  

Bowling was next on our list.  I was surprised at how crowded the bowling alley was.  By the time we left there was a two hour wait.  

Libby wasn't sure what to think about these stylin bowling shoes.  

Libby was a great bowler!  This was her first time!

Creed was very excited to bowl.

After bowling it was back to the motel for more swimming.  

Creed

Cooper

My two favorite little swimmers!

All in all it was a great Thanksgiving.  We had lots of fun, but time to also reflect on what's important and what I am thankful for.  I'm thankful for a wonderful husband who loves me no matter what; for an awesome mom; for a brother, sister-in-law and two beautiful nieces; for awesome friends; and I can't forget Gretzky!   

Thanksgiving in St George - Day 1

Every Thanksgiving we rotate between Alton's side of the family and my side of the family. This year is my turn.  After some consulting with my family a few months ago we decided that we all wanted to go to St George and eat, swim, golf, go to movies and relax, so here we are.  There are 21 of us here and we are having a blast.  Even better, no cooking, no cleaning, no stress.  Chuck a Rama here we come!  Today was day 1 of our vacation and most of it was driving.  

My brother couldn't get off work so he and his wife couldn't come until late tonight.  We however had the day off and got an early start.  My niece London came with us and we had a fun day with her.  

London on our drive down.  We read books and played with My Little Pony.  Then she thought it was fun to throw things at Alton while he was driving.  He got pelted with a binki and a shoe!

2 hours into the drive, she finally crashed.  She slept with her hands behind her head for a good 45 minutes before changing positions.  

Alton is a huge In-N-Out fan!  So, as soon as we pulled into town, this was our first stop. 

We gave London her first taste of In-N-Out.  She loved it!

We then headed to the motel to wait for the rest of the family.  While waiting me and London went swimming. ( No pictures of me in a swim suit are allowed ) .  We ran up and down the motel halls, we jumped on the beds and finally after patiently waiting, the rest of the family arrived.  

We then headed across the street to Iceburg for dinner.  Here is some pictures of the gang!  Then it was back to the motel for more swimming.  Everyone is tired and excited for our big day at Chuck a Rama and maybe some bowling or a movie!  Stay tuned for the adventures of Day 2!

Cousin's Night Out!

Last night the Peay Family (my mom's side of the family) had cousin's night out.  Every once in a while all the Peay cousins and cousin's in law get together for a girls night out with a meal and lots of fun.  We ate, laughed and had a good time sharing christmas ideas and traditions.  Thanks to all who came and made it a fun night!  

Paige, Jackie, Natalie, Alisha, Monica, Becca, Baby Jack, Megan, Me and Mckell

Megan took my camera and had a good ole time taking pictures of herself. 

Alisha and Natalie

Mckell and Monica

Megan and Jack.  Jack was the only boy allowed to come to Girls Night Out!

Golf School In North Carolina

I just got back from North Carolina this morning.  Golf School was AWESOME, even though it rained off and on most of the time.  We just put more layers on and kept on going.  Actually I should rephrase that - my friend Lareen put more layers on, I just pulled up my hood.   Tonight my body is sore and tired.  My best guess is that I hit around 2500-3000 golf balls in 3 days.  The school consisted of mornings full of instruction and then in the afternoons, we got instruction on the course.  

Here I am with my hood up, ready to go.  At least it was still 65 degrees, so the rain wasn't too cold.

This is me, our instructor, Donna Andrews and my friend Lareen.  Donna was also our instructor last year.  It's so nice to have a ratio of 2 to 1.  We get so much attention and help that way.  Donna was on tour from 1990-2001.  In 1993 she won the LPGA Championship and in 1994 she won Dinah Shore.  

Pine Needles was founded and is owned by Peggy Kirk Bell.  Peggy is 87 years old now and still hits golf balls every day.  We had the privilege of having lunch with her yesterday and she is amazing.  She was one of the charter members of the LPGA.  She is known as the First Lady of Golf.  

Here is my visor that I had signed by Donna Andrews and Peggy Kirk Bell

The 1996, 2001 and 2007 US Women's Open's were held at Pine Needles.  These are the three plaques that all the golfers that were in each of the tournaments signed.  Anika Sorenstam was the winner in 1999, Karrie Webb won in 2001, and Cristie Kerr won in 2007.

Here are some pictures I took of the course.

All in all, we had a great time!  There is nothing better then eat, sleep and golf!

Happy Halloween

Halloween at our house consists of never staying home.  I don't even remember the last time we handed out candy.  Maybe never!  One year we went to a movie, one year we bought a car, one year we were out of town.  This year was no exception, we weren't home.  However we did partake of the Halloween festivities.  

Our niece Ruth.  Think she got enough candy??

Ruth as a witch.  Her brother Tobyn was John McCain but I only got a picture on my phone. My other nephew Kordell was Indiana Jones, but he wouldn't stand still long enough for me to get a picture.  

Eating Chili

All of the great grandkids on the Peay side.  Libby the Witch, Ian the SWAT man, Baylee the Bride, Mckayla the Princess, Lincoln the Cowboy, London the Witch,  Jack the Dino, and Kyler as Tigger.  

Libby the Witch!

London the witch!  All she wanted to do was eat candy!  A girl after my own heart!