Sledding at the Cabin

Last weekend we went up to Chad's parents cabin in the Uintah's for a much needed winter break. All of the boys (including Chad) were so excited to spend some time outside playing in the snow. We went for a snowmobile ride then the boys, Chad, and his dad made a sledding hill out behind the back of the cabin--they really caught some air on some of the turns! And I of course stayed where any good summer-lovin' momma should, inside the warm cabin reading a book! ;)

Who, us, irresponsible?!?!

We tried to be responsible this year for Christmas (you have to know that we are ultra-responsible, logical people) so here's what we needed and should have got:





New pots and pans (ours are almost 10 years old), a new computer, or money in the bank towards our yard that we'll have to put in before June 1. But we decided to be irresponsible (gasp!) and with a little talking into on Chad's part we decided to do something fun and get...






A WII! And "wii" have been having so much fun. (Thanks Mom and Ray!)

Christmas Update

We've had a great couple of months and a wonderful Christmas. We spent a lot of time with family, shoveled a lot of snow, and ate plenty of yummy, calorie-laden treats. We had a visit to Temple Square, read stories and scriptures about the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and had special conversations with the boys and also reminded ourselves about the real reason why this was such a special season--I love that they are old enough to finally understand and appreciate that miraculous event.

(Please excuse the date imprint on the pictures, and the fact that
even the dates are wrong. Silly camera.)

We also had a lot of fun. It makes me laugh that Santa always tries to bring an abundance of well-rounded toys and the boys, specifically Ethan and Noah, always focus on one little thing as their favorite. This year their favorite was Pokemon cards (does that surprise anybody?!). Santa brought Ethan a new digital camera, Noah a new Hot Wheels racetrack and Leapster games. Ethan took three or four pictures on Christmas day, Noah just played with his racetrack yesterday for the first time, but ooohhhhh those Pokemon cards! :) And Aaron's favorites were of course those from his Grandma's and Grandpa's (Gs & Gs always pick the best things!), the fun little Lawn Mower and Little People train that he can push around the house. I'm just glad they're happy and are having fun.