A girl and her dog

These two love each other so much.

Mama gets her Ironman tattoo

It's a tradition in the triathlon world that when you complete the Iron distance race, you get a tattoo.  Well, we flew up to Chicago for the weekend and I finally got that done.  I really love how it turned out!

Marilyn meets Michael Phelps

Marilyn and Jim always go to the Barrett Jackson car show.  This year they were in a box where Michael Phelps (super big deal to any swimmer!) walks in.  And she gets his autograph for Skylar and a selfie! She said he was so nice-I love hearing that!!!

One last box of presents!

 We always love our box of presents from the Swedes.  The girls were especially happy this year!  Lotta was really hoping for Pippi (that's her nickname) socks, but "This is so much better!"

 Skylar's gift brought me back to my childhood.  I always loved our singing angels.

 

It was such a beautiful day, that I got to take my bike out for it's first test ride.  Love it!

Christmas in Arizona!

And we're off for a week of warm weather and sunshine.  And a lot more Christmas presents!!!  And good times with cousins!

 Best buds these days!

 Hot cocoa in the hot tub-not a bad way to start the morning!

 A day at the aquarium.

 

 Santa in the tank.

 

A stagecoach ride. Not sure how safe riding on the top was, but oh well.

  

The most beautiful sunsets!

Christmas at Home

I always love to celebrate Christmas at home with just us before we head out to Arizona.

 Kellen's new tuxedo speedo

 Mini smorgasbord.

 The kids bought and wrapped their presents this year.  I loved the number of bows on this one...

 

Papa majorly upgraded mama's bike!  SO EXCITED!!!

Christmas time at Falls Park

We were in Sioux Falls, SD for a weekend of swimming and they have a beautiful Christmas light display over the waterfall at Falls Park.  The kids really loved climbing the rocks at night.

 Skylar with her good friend Avery.

 Lotta loves Avery also.

 Back at the pool for fast swimming!  The kids got a couple more state cuts this weekend and this has been declared Brennen's favorite pool.