The Final Countdown

Less than 24 hours now and I will embark upon my journey! I cannot believe 2011 went so fast! It has been a busy month for the Whittaker clan! I love having all of my family so close to me and getting to spend so much time together, but I am really beginning to miss El Dorado Hills. The December traditions I have had all my life, going to applehill to cut down a christmas tree or dovewood court every year to admire the christmas lights. Things just aren't the same! Kendall turned 18 this month, which makes her an adult, while Caysen turned 8. Now I know I am Old! Packing into one 50 lb suitcasae and one 15 lb carryon for 4 months has sure been a process. The thing that freaks me out most is just leaving all my stuff as it is....and leaving my heels of course, that sucks! I have thought about sneaking in, but doesn't seem logical if we have limited space and a lot of walking to do. Here are some pictures I will leave you with to wrap up December and 2011! Best of luck to all this new year and hopefully I can stick to some resolutions or something!

Cutting down a Christmas tree in Alpine, Utah......a change, but a new tradition maybe?

Hogle Zoo Lights on Christmas Eve (So much fun if it weren't for the freezing weather! Also a lot of the animals were closed like the giraffes, elephants, and monkeys and those are my favorites)

Kendall's Surprise 18th Birthday Party! Chocolate fountain, mocktails and more! Check out that DJ set up behind us....shout out to Brae for helping out!

Early Christmas Before Cassie left! Sister's Are Best Friends as our new alisa michele necklaces state! So True, I sure am going to miss them while in New Zealand! 

Opening our early Christmas Gifts from Grandma and Grandpa Whittaker!

New traditions have been formed and new memories have been left in all our hearts as well as photos! I am so blessed to have the greatest family! Not talking to them daily will be hard for me, but I know we will talk so much while I am gone! Things changing it weird and getting older, even weirder! I would never change how close my family has grown and our situations for anything! It is always a party in the Whittaker house which has held strong now that Caysen keeps us busy with Nerf wars and xbox Kinect! I have packing to try and finish (almost seems impossible) then spending time with the family! Until next time......

Haere ra (Farewell) 

E noho ra (Stay Well)