Sunday, April 13, 2008

Great Grandma Betty...

A couple of weeks ago, we went to AZ with Matt for work.  My grandma lives there in PHX, so one of the days we were there, we went and had a play date with one of my cousins kids.  I knew I wanted to get a picture taken with Grandma and the kids, I just shouldn't have waited until the end of the play date when they were tired, really tired (naps were pretty much non existent while we were there).  So there isn't that "perfect picture," but several that will make me laugh as I remember the moment.  Tanner was so uninterested (as you can see in the picture), and Kate, of course, just wanted her mommy.  Love you Grandma!  Hope you enjoy the pictures.  
(I antiqued them because we didn't have great lighting, but I thought the effect was still  pretty cool!)












"Mom, no more pictures, can I just cuddle with Grandma Betty?"

Cute Cousins!

Here's another attempt at trying to get 5 kids under the age of 6 to pose for a picture.  Cute cousins!

Ammon already escaped!

I love Aria's face, she's like, "He's getting away, do you still want me smiling?"

He succeeded!

Kate sad because I took the binky out of her mouth, Ammon sad because we put him back on the chair, and Tanner and Amanda didn't realize we were still taking pictures.  Oh well, we still had a fun play date!

Saturday, April 12, 2008

Another dream climb: South Ridge, Mt. Superior, Utah.

This winter has simply been too good for words. Not only has the climbing and skiing been spectacular, but I have the most wonderful woman in the world who supports me. I love ya babe! This latest climb has been a dream of mine since I attempted and failed this route two years ago. I think the photos turned out well. A full trip report is available on my website.














Thursday, April 10, 2008

I want one of these...

Last Sunday we were hanging out with Matt's family after our LDS conference, and the sun finally come out. Someone had the idea to try out Mom and Dad's tandem bike that they got for Christmas, so we all took a try.  It was SWEET!  I want one...but thank goodness there is one next door that I can borrow anytime.  Here's Matt and I giving it a try:



Matt thought it would be funny to cover my eyes...


What a ride!  So much FUN!

Here's everyone else who gave it a try.  Clockwise:  Lauren and Cole (Matt's brother and sister), Cole and Sheraton (Sheraton is Nick's friend), Matt's brother Jonny and my cute Mother-in-Law, Jonny and Mom again, and Nick and Sheraton - Little Dare Devils!

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

The Story of the Pink Boots...

We moved back to Utah, from AZ, in December. There were no need for any kind of snow gear in AZ, but the week we got back there was snow on the ground and it just kept snowing! I think for like 2 months straight there was snow on the ground. A kids dream to say the least. One afternoon, we were heading out sledding and realized that Tanner didn't have any kind of snow boots. We thought we'd just be able to head into Gart Sports and pick up a pair. We were so wrong? EVERYTHING was sold out. We made a few calls and found a pair of blue snow boots in Tanner's size at Parks. They only had one left. I had a feeling that Matt should call back and put them on hold, but we were only like 5 minutes away, so we didn't bother. To our dismay, when we got there, a lady was at the register purchasing Tanner's blue boots. All they had left was a pair of PINK boots 2 sizes bigger than Tanner's shoe size. At that point we didn't care, we were all in our snow gear and figured that Kate would be able to wear them eventually. At least it would help Tanner build confidence, right...? Only confident boys wear pink!

He has loved his boots this winter, and I think he loves them only because they are pink, and whenever anyone sees him in them, they rave about them. We'll see if he thinks they're as cool when he's looking at the pictures a few years from now. =)


Tanner in his Pink boots

My beautiful family.

These pictures were taken like 10 days ago, on Kate's birthday!  It just isn't right for it to be snowing this much when the sun should be shining and flowers blooming (no...I'm not bitter).  But hey, at least it gave Tanner another opportunity to wear his boots.
Tanner saw a digger that was left outside which of course he had to go and rescue.  He just pulled those pink boots right over his jammies (they were 2 sizes bigger, remember) and headed out.

Trying to eat the snow.

Every time I see this picture I can't help but laugh out loud.  My cute little boy, with pj's that are a size too small, running around in the snow with his pink boots.

I just absolutely LOVE this kid!!



Tasting the snow - which he says tastes like "ice-cream!"


Rescuing the digger.

Scooping the snow with the digger.


Having soooooo much fun in the spring snow!




Well, I guess the spring snow wasn't that bad, I did get some pictures that we will laugh about and cherish forever!

1 Year Stats...

I just LOVE this sweet, little, constantly on the go-go, girl!

We went to the doctor today and here are her stats:
Weight - 20 lbs 12 oz (42%)
Height - 29 1/4 inches (52 %)
Head Circumference - 18.4 inches (89%)