Tubing With Uncle Matthew

My cousin Matthew (whom my kids refer to as "Uncle Matthew") came for a visit a couple of weeks ago. He grew up in So. Cal. and now lives in AZ so, funny thing, he's NEVER been in the snow. Go figure right? Well, of course, we just had to take him up on the mountain to play in the white stuff. We bought a few tubes from a local tire shop and headed up. We had a lot of fun, although the hike to the hill and then up it was a killer. We'll opt for a tubing spot closer to the road next time. Can't wait to go again!!!

Here is our car, loaded and ready for some fun in the snow.

Talon had a blast climbing up and down snow banks while we loaded the tubes back onto the car. In this picture, Josh has just thrown him into the snow. He loved it!!!

Uncle Matthew and Talon. Kaleb was too cold for the picture.

Kaleb and Talon...all bundled up.

Uncle Matthew trying to decide if that was worth the lung burning climb to the top. You have to remember, he's from AZ (600 ft. above sea level). At the top of Fairview Canyon it's about 10,000 ft. We didn't even warn him. How mean was that?

Josh and Talon. Tal sure doesn't mind the hike to the top.

You're almost there...keep going. Josh, Talon, and Uncle Matthew at the top resting before the ride down.

Yay for Uncle Matthew!! His first tube ride down a snowy mountain. Good thing we were there to document this special occasion. 

Bowling With Old Friends

I recently  a chance to catch up with an old friend from Snow College. We hadn't spoken in 10 years and we found each other on facebook (my new best friend).  It was so fun to catch up. We had our teeth cleaned (he's a dentist now), went to dinner and went bowling. Poor Steve got creamed by everyone but the babies. Ha ha ha!!! But we had such a great time and it's so fun how friends can still be friends no matter how long you've been apart. Here are some pictures from our fun night out.

This is all of us bowling together. So fun!!

Keep your chin up Steve. You'll have your chance next time.  

Here we go Tal...give it a great big push.

Great job Kaleb!! STRIKE!!!

Check out these cute little bowling shoes. I didn't know they made them this small.

Just Wondering...

My sister-in-law, Hailee, is getting married next month and I get to be the Maid of Honor (actually, I guess I would be the Matron of Honor, but that makes me sound old) so I thought it would be okay if I was a little different than the other girls. Our dresses are hot pink and really cute, so I thought these shoes would be appropriate. Hailee loves them, and that's really all that matters right? But I was just wondering...would you wear these shoes if you were in a wedding?

Can Lights and a Tub

The electrician finished up our house the other day and we couldn't be more excited about our lighting. We added can lights throughout the kitchen and living room for some extra light. I am very glad to be able to  have a nicely lit house.

This picture is looking into the kitchen. It's hard to see them, but there are 6 can lights there and there will also be 2 pendant lights over the island.  

This shot is looking into the living room toward the front door. In here we added 6 cans in the actual living room and then the 2 farthest cans are directly over the walkway between the living room and the wall to the front bedroom. I can't wait to see them all lit up.

And finally...the tub we've been waiting for. This one is a winner. The bath/shower combo that the plumber put in was so awful. 9 1/2" to the bottom of the overflow drain wouldn't have even let the water cover our bodies. Plus, it was the same tub/shower that we had when we lived in student housing. That's pretty lame. So, we ordered this tub and now, we'll be able to enjoy a nice soak every once in while. Hooray!!!

Coby is 10 Months!!

My how time flies. Coby is already 10 monts old. He is so much fun too. He loves crawling around and following his brothers. He plays so good with toys and loves to stand up next to things and let go. He'll stand there forever and  squawk at himself. He is also trying to walk, but only behind a push toy for now. We are so proud of you Cobster and we love you.

Here is Coby sitting in a basket chewing on his favorite teethers...nerf bullets. It doesn't matter how may teethers we buy, he won't use them. He prefers these instead.

Coby...just happy and playing.

Happy 2nd Birthday Kaleb!

Kaleb's birthday was actually 3 weeks ago and boy did we have fun. His birthday was on a Thursday and everyone couldn't come for a party until Sunday so we got to drag it out for 4 days.  It was great!  Josh and I hung streamers all over and blew up 70 balloons.  The kids were so excited to see the decorations and loved playing with the balloons. The morning of his birthday we had muffins and, of course, his had a candle to blow out. After dinner that night we had ice cream bars. Then on Sunday we had cake and ice cream with Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Hailee, Uncle Chet, Grandpa Larry, Grandma Colleen and Tate. What a blast to have everyone here. Kaleb and the boys had a great time.

Here is Kaleb blowing out his candle the morning of his birthday.

Ice cream bars for dessert anyone?  Kaleb liked them so much he ate almost 2 whole ones.

Kaleb opening presents at the Sunday party.

Here he is with his cake and Grandma and Grandpa.  

Happy Birthday Kaleb!!  We love you so much!