Finally...they sleep!

After a very long day....Ryan managed to get these photos of the kids. He said Marli had her arm around Jake. The flash must have woke her up because she then put her blanket over both their heads.

Park City, Utah

We went away to Park city as a family. The weather was beautiful. We really enjoyed being together just the four of us.
Ryan and the kids really wanted to go on the alpine slide. I tried to be brave. The kids laughed their heads off when they could see how nervous the chair lift made mom.

The alpine slide in P.C.,Ut.

Those blue things are the sleds you ride down the mountain in. There's an awesome track that has two lanes. Marli rode with mom and Jacob went with Dad. The girls smoked the boys. My daughter has way more Ryan in her than I ever imagined. She laughed all the way down. When I tried to slow down with the brake she pushed my arm away. She had that sled going full speed.

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These two are walking down the path from the chair lift to the starting point of the slide ride. They're so adorable! I love them both.













This is a picture of the resort we stayed at.

Main street in Park City

We found this restaurant on the main street in Park city. The food was so delicious we ended up eating there twice.







I put the boys in charge of getting everything loaded up to take to the car. Jake helped his dad get almost everything on the luggage cart. I couldn't believe just how much "stuff" we acumilated in four days.



Jake and I went in the Harley shop. I had to take this picture for Papa Bill. We actually found a couple neat Christmas presents in that little shop. Jake was so cute in the store picking out certain items for different family members. As we were getting ready to leave he told the lady that owned the store that we would have to go to a different store to buy stuff for his Mom and Grandma Bette. How did he know that? Don't worry he took me to the outlet mall and we found plenty for his mom. He is really fun to shop with. He thinks of everyone. He's got a great heart.

Game on!

The resort we stayed at had an entire floor for the kids. Jake was in gameland heaven. He played air hockey and drove a Hum V race game. What a fun time with dad.

RRRRRR!!!!! Ahoy there matey!

AHOY There Matey! Jacob got this cool pirate puzzle for his B-day. We put it together for family home evening. It was a blast. I was so impressed with Jake and Marli knowing were to put all the pieces. Ryan & I just sort of supervised it has over 100 pieces.

Just chillin with my cousin Jesse!

Hey Y'all we're just chillin' with our cousin Jesse!
Jesse your such a sweetheart! We love you!
Yahoo we're having a great time!
Y'all come back again real soon ya hear?

Boys and their guitars!

Eric, Melissa, and Jesse came over and spent the night! We had a blast!


Boys with their guitars!
Sorry Melissa I didn't get any pictures of us! Thanks you guys for spending time with us! We love you so much!

Miss Marli!

I thought it would be fun to do a little post on this cute thang!

Oh Miss Marli you are so adorable!
No matter what you are Grandma's girl!
Mommy Loves You Precious!

Safely home

Then Jesus said,"I tell you the truth, you must change and become like little children. Otherwise, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. The greatest person in the kingdom of heaven is the one who makes himself humble like this child."
Matthew 18:3-4




Here's my dedication to my best friend! He will always be with me. I am so thankful to be his mom. Today is an extremly hard day. I can't believe it's been 4 years since he returned safely home to his Father in Heaven. Your family loves you very much Jax. Thank you for the best 3 years of my life. You are greatly missed. I will see you in the morning.

xoxoxoxo
Love always,
Mom

Family Time!

There is nothing greater than a hug around your neck from your kids!
What a little stud!
Calling all goof balls.....
Grandma Bette with her 2 little buddies!
Papa Bill and Jakey poo hanging out in the garage!

Oh Happy Day!

Jacob asked for a carrot cake for his B-day!
Marli was so cute on Jakes B-day. She was so happy for Jake.

Look at these 2 cutie pies! Melts my heart!