UEA weekend

We went south to Kolob canyon and stayed in Grandma and Grandpa Heaton's cabin. They had already turned the water off, so we had to bring our own water and use the outhouse. So, we had the adventure of roughing it, but the comfort of beds, a kitchen, gas lamps, and a warm fire.

We had so much fun...

shooting,

fishing

and walking over the cattle guard.

ghost stories by the campfire

quick text

I was putting Claire to bed. I told her a story and were getting ready for prayer. She says, "Wait, let me send a text quick." She's 4- where did she get that from? We might be in for some trouble.

one-on-one time with Judd

Tonight Judd is still awake (big suprise), but the rest of the kids are asleep. I hear him pushing the stool along our tile floor and ask, "Judd, what are you doing?" He keeps pushing the stool -towards the Halloween candy, smiles, and says, I'm not getting into anyfing mom" I cracked up. He's too smart.

La Caille

Aaron helped a friend set up his computer system and he kindly gave us a gift certificate to La Caille, a big fancy resturaunt up a beautiful canyon in Salt Lake county. We enjoyed the experience with our friends Scott and Amy Browning. It was quite the sight getting us and our double wheelchairs around.

We had fancy salads, delicious food, dessert, and then they brought out my favorite part, chocolate covered strawberries with a firework display. It was a beautiful place and a fun night. Happy Birthday Amy and Happy 10th Anniversary Bentley's.

School's out

Levi with Mrs. Ashworth at his Kindergarten graduation.

Gage is the narrater for his play with Miss Bergs 2nd grade class.

Levi loves soccer

Coach Bennet, Matthew, Keaten, Kyley, Lauren, and Levi

Grandma and Grandpa's 60th anniversary

We went up to Logan to celebrate with family. This pic was during the program. The year Aaron and I got married was their 50th anniversary and also his grandparents 5oth. We have such great examples of the importance or marriage and family.

When we make a trip to Logan we have to get Aggie ice cream. YUM!

Great week too

Gabe and Kolby had to go home, but Michelle, Zack, and Troy stayed and played for the week. We had a lot of fun, visiting, shopping for fabric, eating great food, and lots of noise.

It hailed again... we have such cute weather people around Saratoga Springs :)

Mother's Day

Michelle and her family were here for Mother's Day weekend. Aaron was prepping all the kids for how early they'd need to wake up to make breakfast for the moms. It backfired on him when they woke up at 6:00 am ready to cook. So they made us a delicious breakfast while we slept in.

French toast, with strawberries andwhipped cream. bacon, and lots of yummy fruit. Isn't that fruit boquet beautiful?

Judd's toddler bed

new quote I love

Be not afraid of going slowly, be only afraid of standing still.
-chinese proverb

Judd the weather man...

...Predicts hail, sleet, wind, and lots of thunder.

This was a crazy storm in April. It demolished spring flowers and blossoms on our fruit trees. The hail was so big and heavy it filled up the rain gutters and everything else overflowed.

We had a great time; Enjoyed this storm with all our senses. Judd wouldn't stop going out in the storm to get something to eat

the girls in the neighborhood

McKenna, Claire, and Emma practicing for what they are meant to be.

Wheelchair b-ball

Gage started wheelchair basketball the first part of Jan. He goes on Sat. for 2 hours. It starts off with 4 practices and then 4 games. Most of the other kids have spina bifida too. It's been really fun; good for him to see others like him and good for me to talk to other moms. I've seen a major change in him. Basketball is awesome!!!

All I want for christmas...

Helping build a castle...

Levi told me a while back that the tooth fairy uses kids teeth to build her castle. Over Christmas break Levi surprised us and wiggled out a loose tooth. The next week he got another one out. Gage is 8 and still hadn't lost one, but he was a good sport and was happy for Levi. The next day at dinner he said mom I have a loose tooth. I smiled that knowing mom smile. Five minutes later it was out and we were all celebrating.

I had no idea how much fun it would be to have kids loosing teeth. So, we're helping build some other ladies castle, putting out good money to do it, and loving it!!!

Christmas

Inside this beautiful gift was the 1st of 4 clues leading to their big gift from mom and dad. Levi raced to find the 3rd clue. when he found it Gage asked what it said to which Levi replied, "I can't read, you freak" What love.

They found the tramp set up in the basement. Gage said, "This is awesome. when I'm 32 I'm going to do this for my kids."

Our annual family Christmas tree pic

Do your best

With all the excitement of Gage's 8th birthday came the joy of being a cub scout. He's having a great time! I'll post some baptism pictures too, but I need to get them from my sis. first