Jennine and I spent our last day in Cali at Magic Mountain! She's been talking about going to a theme park for over a year now. The weather was a little cold so not many people were there. The longest we had to stand in line was a few minutes. By the end of the day we were able to go on rides several times in a row. I'm totally getting old though... after several hours of riding and not eating I felt a little sick... my body just can't do what it used to! Jennine did the last ride alone, I just couldn't take anymore (not to mention we had already done that ride three times...) 
Jennine and I spend the day in beautiful Balboa Park in San Diego. We walked around and just enjoyed the sun! It was so nice to get out of the snow and cold weather in Oregon and experience some sun for a few days. I miss California! 
The Holiday Bowl was awesome! Especially beating Oklahoma State, the other black and orange OSU. Hal, Babs, my parents, Adam and I enjoy the game in San Diego. Before the game we hit the alumni party and enjoyed some food and the company of thousands of ducks! There were way more ducks than OSU fans. I think we may have scared the fans who traveled from Oklahoma. The game was great and the outcome was even better!!! It was a great way to end a great season. 
The road to Southern Cal was definitely interesting! Our first stop came when I got a flat tire (three of the last five times Jennine and I have driven to Cali we've had a flat tire, so this was only fitting). Thankfully my parents were right in front of us and my dad changed my tire for me! With the spare on we went to Medford and firestone gave me a free tire. After that experience we ran into the singing gas station attendant. He was so amazing and entertaining Jennine had to take a picture. We laughed the rest of the trip about him! We spent a week in Cali and had a great time. On the way back it was just Jennine and I. My parents left a few days earlier and took Lex with them. Jennine and I made great time and were back in Eugene in 12 hours. 
Nate and Jesus share a birthday! Christmas evening we celebrated Nate's 32nd birthday. Even Henry and Lily (the dogs) got to help! Lex really enjoying making the ice cream crepes. Yummy!!! Nate got a new rescue life jacket (apparently that's what he wanted.. we Freeman's just love the water!) Happy Birthday big brother. 
