The Aquarium

A very snowy Sunday in the Salt Lake Valley called for us to visit the Living Planet Aquarium.... I was unaware that they had added a rather fun attraction since Bunny B and I were there this past summer. They now have RIVER OTTERS!  And they are such quick movers, it was so hard to catch their picture!  They are 3 brothers and they were much larger than I had ever thought that River Otters would be!  And what fun they are to watch:)

Swimming on his back:)

He is under the water.... Man, is he FAST!

Bunny B, looking through the "Otters Den" at the 3 sleeping brothers:)

The Bunnies in the "Otter's Den":)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The morning was great to catch the Aquarium.... It was feeding time for most of the creatures they have there.  We watched the Penguins get their breakfast and Bunny Em saw them feed the Jelly Fish:)

Then the Bunnies played with the Sting Rays and Bunny Em went and "petted" the Star Fishes and a variety of Crabs....:)

It was a fun to spend the morning at the Aquarium..... Just the 3 of us.... Bunny Em decided that she wanted to become a Marine Biologist!  She isn't afraid of touching slimy or scaly things!  Bunny Em was disappointed when they announced that they had a some kind of Toad out to let people see up close and personal.  She ran out there to see it and it was in a box. Unable. to. touch. What a disappointment:(  The best part for me was the Penguins and the River Otters. They are both really quick swimmers! And they both just wanna make ya wanna squeeze them! Especially the penguins!

My Bunnies in front of the busy Penguins:)

Being a Bear.....

Being a Bear.... in the Cub Scouts.  It means so many things, such as growing up and learning how to be independent, respectful, and being able to survive. Bunny B is a Bear until his 10th birthday.  He is doing so well in all that he does.  He is not only learning how to present our American Flag, but has the opportunity to practice. Bunny B is learning how to work with tools, as they created their own toolboxes! He is learning how to get along with his other fellow scouts and appreciate their differences. I am so proud of my Bunny when he wears his uniform with pride.  He really enjoys Cub Scouts!

This last week my nephew was in charge of the Den meeting so he could pass off an achievement. He and my Mom, his Grammy, choose to make masks.  The boys sure had a fun time making and then wearing these cute masks.  However, Bunny B was mildly disappointed because he wanted a "Scary" one.....LOL!

What a very interesting group of "Bears".... We have quite a few in the Den, and this isn't even all of them!  It is defiantly a chore for their leaders to keep them under control.... LOL!  But they do a pretty good job:)

Clark Plantarium

Bunny B and Bunny Em walking on the MOON!

We were in Salt Lake visiting Grandparents Hare and thought it might be a good idea to get out and do something.... We have always talked about going to the Planetarium, but never had. I was surprised that you can go in and explore so many things for FREE!  Now, that's something! It seems you can't do anything for nothing anymore.....

Look!  It's Earth!

Bunny Em checking out the terrain of MARS! The sky in MARS is a bright yellow!  Now, wouldn't that give ya a headache.....

Bunny B posing for his picture on MARS! 

Daddy Hare....Be careful on the MOON!  Gravity could kick in any minute!

Bunny Em found an actual rock from a METEOR!  It was pretty heavy!

The Boys playing a game......

We decided to go see a movie in the "Dome".  It was a screen that went all around and behind you and the Movie was in 3-D.  It made me a little nausea at times, but I was the only one..... We walked in and sat down and the "screen" was a bright magenta color, then they changed it to blue, then to yellow, and even red.  It was a fun experience. Thanks Aunt Cyd for suggesting the Planetarium to us and for coming along:)

Christmas Time is HERE Again!

I got up to fetch a drink out of the fridge.... AND Santa had already came!  This was surprisingly only at 9:30pm!!! WOW!  He must have had a lot of deliveries and the Bunnies in our neighborhood must have been good to fall asleep so quickly:)

My Bunnies are not so traditional.... They actually feel their gifts, shake them, & then slowly unwrap them. All the while guessing what on Earth is in there! I find this cute and endearing:)

Bunny Em.... Santa has brought her BOOTS, Cowgirl ones???

 Bunny B got EXACTLY what he asked Santa for... Remote Control, Fighting, Shooting Army Tanks!!! And these 2, have had loads of fun with these Tanks! The Tanks each have a laser beam that tracks how many times each has "hit", and when they "hit" the tank rattles and goes, "Oh, oh" and when it has been "hit" 4 times, it lights up and spins around and dies.  There is no question who is winning the war with these Army Tanks....

Bunny Em with her "Bling" Belt.... Another "Cowgirl" thing.... And she doesn't have a clue how to ride a horse????

 Bunny B..... 

Bunny Em with her "Loot":)

 Bunny B with his new stuff:)

Every year, I stress over trying to get everyone what they ask for and praying, hoping, & wishing that they will be happy..... It really wears me out! I thought this year that we would sleep til 8, like usual and then proceed to open gifts. Well, the Bunnies were asleep by 9 Christmas Eve and so..... Way before the Sun was going to be peeping over the mountain, they were wide awake and whispering in the living room. This was at 4:30 AM! Joe and I could hear them and sure enough, Bunny B sneaked into our room to see if he could wake us.... Joe asked B if Em was awake, and at the same time they yell, "YES"! So up we were, at 4:30 AM in our matching camouflage PJ's guessing what was under the Tree.

We were all done opening the gifts and Bunny B says, "Well, its still night, so I am going back to bed." Yes, it was STILL dark outside and YES, he DID crawl back into bed.... He didn't last long, but boy, is he a funny Bunny!

I was expecially happy with my gifts... Bunny B had created 2 bulb ornaments at school, one for me and one for his Dad. He proceeded to tell me how he made them and how breakable they are.... So beautiful:)

Bunny Em took Shop this year and made us a really pretty Checker Board!  It looks amazing! I do have photos of these priceless wonders, but they are on my phone... I absolutely LOVE these gifts that my Bunnies gave! It's not hard to make this Mom smile....:)

Diversity Means......

The theme for the Reflections Contest was, "Diversity Means....." 

What a difficult theme for all the little bunnies! Bunnie Em and Bunnie B each entered a photograph. 

Each the Bunnies recieved an "Award of Merit" (otherwise known as 2nd place)..... Bunnie B was thrilled with Medal, it spins and has his name engraved. Bunnie Em's Medal is simpler but she also recieved a Maverik gift card.  She was pretty happy too! Bunnie Em found my camera and erased the picture that I had of her all by herself, so her she is, pictured with 2 of her friends that also received "Award of Merit" in the category of Visual Arts:) 

I am so proud of my Bunnies! They go up against some tough competition each year, and each year do well. Guess they got that "well done" gene from Papa Hare and Mama Hare:)

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving this year was a little different..... Joe and I decided to have our own at our own home.  The Bunnies were a tad bit disappointed, but it worked out GREAT!  Of course, with just the 4 of us, I didn't go completely all out, but the fixing's were there and we all left stuffed.

On our Wedding Day, my dear friend, Cynthia, created us a "time capsule" and left us with instructions to open it on our 10th Anniversary.  Well...... I spent our Anniversary at a Scout meeting..... So, I decided to open it on our 10th Thanksgiving together.  It was AWESOME!  She had placed notes that Joe and I had written to one another in this "capsule" along with a flower from my bouquet, rose Joe had given me, pieces from the food served, that day's paper (including the ads!!!), a few other things pertaining from that blessed day.  I created a questionnaire and each of us filled it out and placed it into the "capsule"  for us to see in another 10 years:)  It was simple, yet fun.  And the best part was we were together.

After dinner, we hopped in the truck and went looking for deer..... And we found 3 nice bucks chasing does around in Meadow and about 35 head of Elk!  We didn't get pictures.... But got them all on Video:)  

The next evening, we traveled to Salt Lake to visit Joe's family. And on Saturday had a big meal with several of his family members.  It was nice to see them all and get re-acquainted.

Joe and his Prime Rib:)

Bunny Em took this photo while we were viewing the Elk herd:)

The Sister's getting ready to eat:)

Everyone sitting down for the Yummy food:)

The Family that "ate" together:)

The photogragher that refused to get in the photo.... Got her anyway!  Love ya, Aunt Connie:)

Aunt Bobbie Jo, Mom Donna, and cousin Larry:)



It was a good Thanksgiving for us this year, as every year is.  We are getting older and wiser and a lot busier!  I hope that where ever you spent the Hoilday, that it was filled with love, respect, and grace:)

Halloween Fun Faire:)

Halloween begin for us when Bunny B planted his pumpkin seeds!  He was able to grow 9 + 2 wonderful Orange and White pumpkins!  But I must say the Orange are much easier to carve!!

Bunny Em did a great job carving her scary face, Mine is the BOO, and Joe took on a Spider,,,, B wasn't feeling well, so he chose a design and I carved it for him.  It was so easy after I had just carved a white pumpkin on my own!

I WON tickets.... I know, ME WON!  Anyway, I had won 4 tickets to ride the Haunted Heber Valley Railroad.  We arrived in Provo Canyon in our warm coats prepared for scary:)  However, it was more fun than scary!  They had ghosts and zombies run through the railroad cars.... Bunny B's face was priceless as a "Ghost" sat down from across us.  He looked out the window, looked back and the "Ghost" was gone!  It was great!  If your in that area for Halloween, I suggest a little scary train ride, it was short, but enjoyable!

Bunny Em chose to become a "Dragonfly"  for this hallowed day....  She was all glitterly and colorful:)

For Trick-Or-Treat, she decided that the Air Force was the way to go.  Thanks to my cuz, Ryan, for the outfit!  Both Bunnies LOVE it!

 After searching for costumes, Bunny B saw this one and was done!  He LOVES Ghostbusters!  And was super-duper excited to be a Ghostbuster for Halloween!  And I think he made being a Ghostbuster look good:)

Here are all the Trick-Or-Treaters!  A very scary bunch, if ya ask me!  We went to the Trunk-Or-Treat before beginning on the door to door begging for vandy quest.  When Bunny B's pumpkin was full, it was time to call it quits.  All in all, they had a great Halloween.  Bunny Em with her friends, and Bunny B with his cousins.  Between everything, we nearly passed out 150 glow sticks and candy!   The best part was the weather was PERFECT!  Happy Halloween!