New Cousins and visiting the Snow Relatives

We had a wonderful time visiting everyone up north. The kids were especially happy to see their new cousins. Jack was blessed on Sunday in Logan. We had a wonderful time and a wonderful dinner. Jack is so cute and the girls couldn't keep their hands off him. Thanks Casey and Lindsay we love you all and were excited to come to your home.

A BEAR!!

 

Drake has achieved his Bear, 1 gold and 2 silver arrow points. Awesome job Drake. You have worked so hard and are a awesome scouter!! We are proud of you.

Wheely Flats

 

We decided to go to for a ride in the Rhino to wheely flats and took Drake's new shot gun too. The kids ran all over the hills and then each took a turn shooting Drake's gun. We had a great time and enjoyed just hanging out together. Drake loves her new gun and is a good little shooter.

Puppies, Puppies, Puppies

 

 

Grandpa and Grandma's dog had puppies about Christmas time and they get lots of attention from the kids. Sierra usually wants to go over everyday and take a friend to show them. She always wants to keep one but we aren't going to take on another dog. As of now it seems that Sierra's puppy dog eyes have worked on Grandma. They have kept one around. Rascal, R.J., it was the cutest one I think though. Sierra is a animal lover too. What a sweet heart. She had to get pictures before all the puppies were gone. So cute.

The Big #10

Drake is 10 years old now!! I can't believe it. He had a wonderful birthday celebrating for 3 days!! Sunday at home, Monday with friends, Tuesday at school. After 6 cake mixes I was done. I couldn't believe that it took that much. He was very excited to get a 20 gauge shotgun for his birthday, laser tag, reaction ball, and knife, sports cards, dart gun, and lots of money to spend. Drake is a wonderful son. Here are a few words that describe him.
RESPONSIBLE
ATHLETIC
SMART
TEASE
FUN


Drake we love you so much and feel very blessed to have you in our family. Thank you for being a wonderful son and brother. WE LOVE YOU!

School Valentine Parties!!

The kids had a lot of fun at their parties. Steve and Tyson went around taking pictures while I stayed and helped in Makenzie's class. They all got a lot of candy and valentines. We later went around to a few neighbors and did our tradition of Valentines. Knocking and running leaving our valentines for them. The kids have a lot of fun. We had wonderful intentions and had all the valentines made for all the cousins, grandpas & grandmas and got none of them mailed :(. The story of my life. OH well!! I hope you all know how much we love and appreciate you!!

NEW COUSINS!!

Ah, but another Jan. 31st birthday!! Sophie you are so darn cute. We can't wait to see you too and snuggle with you. Congratulations!!

Jack you handsome little devil. We are so glad you are here and we look forward to meeting you and being able to hold you. Congratulations!!

COUSINS

Shane and Wendy decided to come down this past weekend and the kids were so excited. They love to have cousins come to visit. It was a beautiful weekend to come down to from the cold. They played with the puppies, gave pony rides, went to the movie, gave tours of grandpa's farm, and even gave me a surprise birthday party!! We had a great time.

Brianhead

The kids were out of school Friday so we went skiing. Our friends John and Becki invited us to come up and spend the night in a cabin up to Brianhead so we went up Thursday night and had a great time. We hung out, watched a movie and then got up the next morning went to breakfast and then went skiing. We were brave. Drake was the only one of the kids who had gone before so we had 3 that had never skied. We were worn out before we even got on the lift, but after a few times. Sierra got it down and then Steve and I just had fun skiing down with Makenzie and Tyson. They didn't want to stop and they lasted all day. It was a beautiful day the we had a great time. There were a lot of people from the valley there that weekend so that was fun. Now we are ready to go to Heber and take on the snow bunnies!! Oh yeah, Steve also got us stuck in a snow bank. That was a great laugh!!

Tyson's Riding Big

Tyson was the quickest learner of all the kids but he was the oldest too. He didn't need much help from dad and he had it down. The next day I took him out and worked with him on starting by himself because that is the biggest pain once they take the training wheels off. He learned that after a few tries too!! Yeah!! He is having a lot of fun riding his bike and feeling pretty big. He even wanted me to set up the jump for him. Crazy man!!