New Year's Day - New Beginnings

After sending Jessica off to BYU it was back home for us ... but then I got the great idea of going to IHOP with the kids.

It was awesome.  The place was packed so we had a 35 minute wait.  Not to worry, this allowed Robert, Marissa and Avery a chance to relax and it gave Mark and I a chance to walk around the area (even though it was freezing) to get some exercise.  We were then called back to our table.  It was great.  We all ordered hot chocolate and water.  We had some great laughs while waiting for our food.  Marissa ordered the Cin-a-stack, Robert the stack of 5 original pancakes, Avery had 4 chocolate chocolate chip pancakes, Mark had french toast and Betsy had the short Cin-a-stack.  Everything was delicious and we had a wonderful time.

Once home, Robert and Marissa hung out with Avery and did homework, etc.  Robert worked out with Mark and Betsy took a much needed nap.  - that felt so good!

After I got up, I convince Marissa and Avery to go see "Annie" with me.  Before going I met up with Rovi from the Philippine Shipping company to deliver another box of clothes for people in the Philippines.  I had to send it to President Dahle - but I had intended to send it to the Branch President of the Calapacuan Branch.  I will have to write him and tell him my intentions.

As soon as that was done, Avery, Marissa and I saw the movie "Annie."  It was such a good movie!  It is a feel good movie - I felt so good leaving the theater.  I hope Marissa got the idea of a positive attitude ...

I treated Avery and Marissa to Steak and Shake after the movie - as this is probably the last thing we do together as part of the break.

Tomorrow I have to work ...  I so enjoyed today!!!