New Smyrna Beach, Florida

We loved our trip to Florida.  It was nice, relaxing and fun.  

I noticed so much how different my kids are.  

Tyler is content to play, dig, QUIETLY!

Ella on the other hand is a firecracker!

We got to start the day off with a huge burger at a place that overlooks the beach.  

  It was a great way to start our vacation. I even got a couple of good chapters read from my book.

Regardless... these two are good friends.  

Tyler's eagle of the month

I thought I posted this but I couldn't find it. So I am posting it again.  

Tyler is such a sweet boy.  

He helps his teacher clean up. 

He helps take care of kids who need help. 

He is a such a nice brother.  So carrying to Ella. 

 Tyler is in the front row on the left. 

Moments that make you smile

Darren and I went on a double date the other weekend.   We ate at a great restaurant and was told of another great one to go too.

K-Rico is supposed to be amazing.

We went to a wonderful Puerto Rican Restaurant here in Sandy.  It is called Adobos Grill.  Try it out.  you won't be disappointed.  Click on the link to see the restaurant.

Then on Saturday I got to go skiing all morning with one of my girlfriends.  The last run of the day we finally found a great powder run. (Ang on telemark skis)

Then my kids came up with Darren and we skied the rest of the as a family.  The day ended just as great.  We went home : showered, ate pizza, popped popcorn, and watched a good family movie.

That is a good weekend!

Bethy turns two

As we were cleaning up I remembered to take a picture... alas... it was already all taken down.  

So I am taking my sisters pictures from her blog. 

My niece turned two.  I loved the party but the food was what was so fun. 

It was all age appropriate food. 

1. mac and cheese

2. pbj sandwiches (with yummy meat ones for the adults)

3. pretzels

4. fruit

5. hot dog baked in a yummy dough

6. lemonade 

7. (salad for the adults)

8. CUPCAKES THAT WERE AMAZING!

And my sister Renee who has lost over 30 pounds in 3 months.  

Thats what happens when you don't buy processed/junk/sweets.  

She eats fruits and veggies mostly. Healthy stuff!

She looks amazing! 

Great party sis!

Whose the big girl

Ella deboarding. She thinks she is so big.

A weekend with Cousins

We got to hang out with some fun cousins the other weekend.  It was a great weekend.  

We walked to the park Saturday.  It was so warm.  We ate treats when we got there.  

 Jonah got to ride his bike a lot while they were here.  

His little legs got some exercise.  Everett enjoyed the stroller.  

 They are such sweet little brothers and friends.  They love to play together.  

Read together

 they are good little friends.  

 We can't wait until we can do it again.  

Winter hike up Green Canyon

We went to Logan a few weekends ago.  We took a nice hike up Green Canyon.  

 Aunt Nellie and Grandpa were a great asset with 4 little squirts.

 Tyler, Nellie and I hiked up pretty high.  He is a strong little hiker.

Cabin weekend and Train Expo

This last weekend my dad, candace and kids, and my kids went up to the cabin.  It was pretty reminiscent to think back on the days (that didn't seem that long ago).... so many times as a child I hiked in from this gate.  back pack on my back.  sinking deep into the snow with every step.  

And now, I am a mom. Doing it with my two kids.  Pretty crazy.  I don't feel that old yet.  Tyler was a trooper.  Ella is just 3 so the snow was a bit deep on her.  I actually had to leave her sitting in the snow and told her I would come back for her with empty hands to carry her in.  

 What a feast we had.  Good food, relaxed atmosphere and a warm fire roaring the whole time.

 The river was beautiful as we drove in.

 The kids have a great time together.

 The boys learned to play checkers.  Tyler loved it and wanted to play everyone over and over again.

We left the cabin and met Grandma and Grandpa Balls at our house.  A cool train expo was in town.  It was so fun to see Tyler get so excited about all those trains.  They had a whole lego train exhibit.  We spent a lot of time there!

A busy month- Darren in Texas

Darren flew to Texas for a short 36 hours.  He took some great pictures for Tyler.  

 This is a place that Savage owns and operates.  This is Sulphur used for fertilizer.  Tyler loved the conveyer belts that came from the trains that led to the ships where the stuff is shipped away.

 I think it actually looks rather beautiful... that yellow is so bright.