Saturday Night fun at Mesa Riverview.

On the 13th we went to Mesa Riverview for there totally worth it free winter fun. We saw Santa and told him all about what was wanted. Grins were huge and memories made.

There were carolers singing beautifully, giving the air that magic holiday touch.

There was a GINORMOUS tree with ornaments the size of Speeds head. (not even lying a little about that.)

There were horse drawn sleigh rides. Wee One was soooo excited about this that she had a VERY hard time staying in line waiting her turn.

There were lights and people (not to crowded though. nice) and fun all around and oh yes one more thing. They brought in a huge truck load full of SNOW!

After all the festivities outside we headed in to one of our favorite places. Bass Pro Shop of course. We watched the fish for quite awhile on our way in and out. (A must if you havn't done so yet.) We also had to go spend a whole dollar letting every one get to shoot. (also a must do. So fun)

Towards the end of the night Speed actually said to us, "Thank you, you're the best parents ever." AWWW. It was a great night.

Our new look - After.

After is the best part.

Here we are done.

I love it. Feel free to do a drive by anytime.

Here comes a major plug, Centurion Stone of AZ.

(On Greenfield between Brown and Mckellips)

Our new look. During.

Here is a during shot. Sorry there aren't more, but my camera was in the process of dying at the time. I have to try and share with JP now.

Our new look. Before.

Ok! so Merry Christmas to us! Here are a few shots of the house in the before state of things so

you can get a good feel for the changes. (don't mind the holiday decor.)

Random Santa sighting!

I SOOO wish I had, had a camera with me to capture the looks on there faces.

Saturday morning we were at auntie J's house working the garage sale, when what do I see but Santa decked out to the nine's in his new sky blue mustang. He pulled into the church parking lot and sat there a minute finishing his call on his cell. What a sight to see I tell you. (there was a ward having their Christmas party) Just then Speed came out of the house. I said "hey look over there." He scanned the parking lot and finally spotted him. (it took awhile you know because Santa was right in front and completely obvious.) Speed's eye's got so big and his jaw actually dropped. Santa saw him gawking and waved. Speed blurted out "I've got to get the girls. The three of them were back in a flash. Girly stopped in her track, "Santa!" and Wee One grinned so big I really think her cheeks could have burst. Santa was so awesome he started walking our way so I took them and we meet him across the street half way. He talked to them and asked them what they wanted, were they being good... Speed spoke to him, Girly took a few seconds and then replied but Wee One was SO star struck all she could do was grin and grin and grin. She could hardly even say HI! let alone answer his questions. Oh my gosh it was so sweet and so funny. He just really made their day. Not till after we said goodbye (Santa was spotted by the kids in the other ward and the mob was running across the parking lot) and crossed back to our side of the street was Wee One finally able to speak. By now though it came out as a yell "Goodbye Santa". Still with a Huge grin painted on her face. All three of them are even more excited for our Christmas party now so they can see Santa again.

I sure hope you are all enjoying this season and all the great things that go with it. Truly a magical time of year. How blessed we all truly are.

Joseph B. Wirthin

Goodbye Elder Wirthin, the oldest living appostle at age 91. "Well done thou good and faithful servent."