January 2017

January- A new year… 

We got to see cousin Jonah baptized.  We traveled to Logan to let Darren and Tyler go on a scout campout.  We enjoyed a few days at Grandma Balls.  We got a new President- Trump.  A fun night with Ang’s parents and games was happy for my heart.  

Darren got some great back country skiing in.  We went on a date and came home to kids all in our bed… we were thrilled we didn’t have to get a babysitter!  They did it without us.  

Ella got to have a fun party with her dear friend Victoria.  They are all dancer girls so it was perfect to do flips and tricks at Airborne.  

Tyler has the 5th grade ski pass.  So lots of free skiing this year.  This was their first outing.  A bunch of kids headed up for the day with no kids.  

A fun preschool activity to make shapes with sticks.  A relaxing day at home with the kids.  reading books, doing homework on the iPad ,and breathing.  We dont have much down time for relaxing!

Darren and I got to spend one day up skiing. No kids.  a bit refreshing and relaxing… and exhausting! 

Red Rocks, NV. New Years

We decided to head to Las Vegas, Red Rocks for our New Years break.  The weather wasn’t forecasted for sun shine but we assumed it would be warm because it was Las Vegas… oh well… we weren’t quite right!  We spent the first day in sunshine.  climbing some good holds!  t. shirts, lots of sweat!  We spent one night at a 40th birthday party for the “triplets”. Dave, John and Paul.  I like their wives so it was a good visit.  Abby fell right asleep at their house… three nights in a tent, cold…. she was happy to be in a bed and warm.

The other days were cold.  We tried to stay warm every day.  Keep moving.  Playing on rocks.  finding great views.  New Years eve we went to Cafe Rio and a movie so we could stay warm.  We didn’t end up cooking our food very much because it was too cold to stand out there and wait for food to heat!

Darren went for a ride one day with Rob H.  So the kids and I went hiking with Ang and Lacey.  It was neat to see where there had been plates shifting and movement of rocks.  Ang helped squelch a tantrum.  The girls had fun building a carine.  Then fun pictures after the hike!

The Black Corridor, Lower level… great climbs! The last day was sunshine!  It was so nice!  We finally had DRY red rocks to climb.  We climbed for a few hours then headed home … long drive.

We drove all night so eager to be warm and in our beds.  I love camping and sleeping in a tent. But its a bit hard when it gets down to low 30’s every night.  And the wind was so cold!  Lots of gratitude for all our luxuries when we arrived home.  Great family vacation.

December 2016

December:  We got to see the lights at temple square.  It was a cold night!  

Tyler still is so creative with his legos.  Its amazing to see his creations.  He also got to go to a fun birthday party.  They had to try baby food, different yucky drinks, and gross food.  Fear Factor!  There might have been a little gagging and rolling on the ground.  

I had my 37th birthday.  It was a quiet day, just like I would have wanted it.  Sweet cousin Julie Rupp brought me Great Harvest Bread.  So happy!  We also had a Christmas Party with some good friends. on top of a tall tower was one of the night events.  We celebrated with my kiddos.

  Abby continues to grow up.  She likes to get her own chocolate milk … if I dont get it fast enough.  She gives Tyler double hugs.  He loves them!  She still loves her joy school.  A very fun Christmas party.  

Darren got a few good ski mornings.  We grilled a few yummy things in the winter.  I liked Darrens fork stuck in the snow.  We had a fun friends night with good company.  

Abby and I hang out a lot.  skating. building snowmen. We also got to go to the fun childrens museum downtown.  And then Spanish class with Grandpa and Grandma at Candaces house.  We love the time with them.  

We enjoyed a day out on the ski slopes.  Kids were so happy on the way up.  They got to see Santa.  Then the exhaustion set in.  And on the way home, everyone was a bit more tired!