January 2024

Ella and Tyler got to do some great backcountry skiing this season.  Darren loved every minute of it. They sure had an appetite when they were done. 

Ella got a haircut by our sweet friend Emilee D.  Also -a great church activity because Catherine Horsley is an amazing YW president.  Also so good biking to start training.  

Asahel and Arva Tucker.  My Great-grandparents when I was little.  That is me in the red sweater with the frown and blond hair.  

Dropping Abby and Mia off at Five and Below.  They had full shopping carts when I came back to get them.  I want to remember how Abby sleeps with all her blankets and all of her stuffie friends.  Mia, Carmen, Seneca, and Abby make cupcakes and a card for Evelyn who busted her arm.  Abby got some "curtain bangs" which makes her look a bit more grown-up.  Abby also got to go to a fun play with school friends.  One day she might go on a few days with some of these boys!

Ella is a great artist who keeps her hands busy at school so she can try to focus on school things.  

Tyler and his SBO friends.  

 

SunValley Ski Trip

Taking a trip to Sun Valley with the Larkins and Lakes.  Utah had more snow but we were there for the company more than the snow.  I loved that the runs were long and groomed.  I could go forever.  My knee wasn't very happy since I had crashed the week before with Katie at Solitude.  We found some great hot springs and soaked in the snow-covered hills. Darren spent the first day sick and exhausted.  Thankfully he felt better after a day.  

 

December 2023

 December is always a busy and fun month.  Here are a few highlights: Piano Recital with Miles, Asher, Soren and Tyler.  Fun to have lots of fun family to celebrate. I have been teaching Abby piano for a while but its time for her to start taking lessons.  

I also taught my friend Jacey and her kids, Hazel, Oliver and ________ to ski.  It was so rewarding to see them progress through out the season.  

Abby loves her tiggy and her blanket.  Tyler went into a widows house in our ward and played her some beautiful music.  

I loved my birthday. Went out to Dinner with Darren.  Had Katie and Ang and their families over.  We played games and ate good food.  I love that Katie brought me Little Caesars Crazy Bread and flower seeds.  

Abby loved her tumbling class but go to busy with ski season to keep going.  She is driven like Ella to push herself and do more tricks.  Abby enjoyed pj day at school.  

Abby acquired a mini mannequin so she could make some fun outfits.  She has said for years she wants to be a clothing designer.  

New Year's Eve movie night and toasts with chocolate milk.  

Rancho la Hermosa, December 29th

Our last day at Rancho la Hermosa.  What a great experience to be there and work hard.  I loved that my kids could interact with kids who speak a different language.  It was fun to see them play sports with the kids.  We finished up our projects and left the area cleaner than when we came.  We thanked our amazing chefs.  We had the kids over for one more bonfire.  I got to play a number card game with them.  I could communicate since I know how to count to 10!

Then wake up Saturday at 4:30 AM to cross the border and drive home all day.