Mother's Day 2016

It was actually a really great day. 

I didn't expect, but Wes had gotten all my stuff ready for a ride in the morning and it really helped me get out the door for a canyon ride with friends. Too cold to make it to the top though. When I got back they had all surprised me with flowers and chocolate and a homemade gift card for new sunglasses. I sure love my little family! Here's a pic of when I was a baby in Hawaii. 

St George March 2016

Went down south for a much needed dose of sunshine! I really enjoy these little trips with my family. Wes's mom mentioned how she didn't like traveling with her kids but Our little children make the trip so much more fun. Yes it requires more work and patience but some things are worth it and are necessary. We talk on the way down, draw, listen to audiobooks, play games and discuss adventures we'd each like to do when we arrive. Carsons goal was to spot a road runner, which he did! Morgan wanted to find geocaches which was fun and malia wanted to do climbing, bike rides and play in the sand and pool. Wes found us a great condo which was in a perfect location for exploring and relaxing. It was so nice to get away. I am so grateful that I love to be in the company of my little family. I hope these times will strengthen our relationships so we can always look forward to these trips. Carson got an extra prize when they spotted an endangered desert tortoise while we were climbing black rocks.

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Easter 2016

We did a fun dinner and egg-drop the weekend before Easter at Sara's house. We all designed a container with the same materials to protect an egg before dropping it off the roof top. It was way fun, but the only egg survivors were mine and Wes's!  I posted about it before even realizing Heidi might get offended for not being invited. Which happened. I felt bad and pulled the post off, but she always goes to the jensens on Sunday so we didn't even think to invite her. The downfalls of social media, and I thought I was sensitive to others in that regard.

So we decided to get together again and spent the weekend at the little America with sara and Linz, (Heidi invited but went to Moab). We ate dinner at the lion house  which was a fun nostalgic thing to do and then swam and had brunch in the morning. Sara put together a fun egg hunt at the heritage park. She did a golden egg with 10$ in it and Morgan found it when he politely stopped to take a picture for a couple, who then noticed the golden egg and told him about it.it was so fun. Then we went to see the baby animals at 'this is the place' park and had a blast! Fresh donuts, pioneer fun, and lots to see and do.

The following Sunday we spent with the Ridds and did a fun little hunt for the kids and Abbie's kids too. They have a fun backyard and always make it great.

Didn't realize how much I'd miss my mom being unmarried, but I'm adjusting to a shift in my thinking and living.

Regular days, good times

Ski club

This has been such a fun uplifting activity. We each take turns driving and babysitting. The discussions and encouragement are enough and the skiing is so fun! Glad to have such uplifting friends. I've always hung out with guys because they are so low drama, but it's nice to know there are a few girls who aren't. The last time I didn't want to get out of bed because I felt like I had ruined my kids day by not going skiing with their cousins and offending my sisters (what else is new). But frankly I didn't want to spend 300$ for skiing somewhere else when we have passes to snowbasin. So I was pretty down that morning. Thankfully enough, even though I had told them I wasn't going, they still sent me a text to see if I wanted to go. So I went and it lifted my spirits in more ways than one. Good friends. 

Wild bald eagles, Croydon

Sunday we went up to Croydon, Carson has been begging us to go because his teacher said there are a lot of wild bald eagles up there. I had no idea we would see 16 in one tree!!!

And .... Morgan stayed home and made flan for Wes birthday! So impressed with his cooking skills, and compassion. 

Moms wedding

Fun day, and nice to meet Louis's family. I can't speak for my sisters, but I'm grateful my mom is so happy... She has already had so many fun adventures and really enjoys Louis's companionship!

They also brought us back this fun basket of chocolate!

January 1, 2016

Well... Only Wes and Morgan stayed up late enough to celebrate the new year. Sleep is so much more appealing to me right now. Kinley has had a bad ear infection and we haven't been getting much sleep. I kinda regret not nursing her through the winter, but it's gotta end sometime. My saving grace has been an exercise class, boxing specifically. I have never even remotely liked boxing but it has been fun because I've never done it before.  And it's learning something new. I know how to punch now, haha. What would I do without exercise. It's not outside however, but it'll do.  

McKinley has been so fun, she says a handful of words, is a speed walker, gets into everything, climbs up and on anything, but is so loving, sweet and cuddly. 

The holidays have been so fun, Wes is enjoying his demo business and is remodeling Marie's house next door, so it's nice to have him close. 

Resolutions. I'd like to really establish a style in art. Maybe enter a couple of shows. Write a couple of books. 

Racing bikes has dwindled and I haven't much desire to compete any more which seems really weird to me. But I know to live in the season, and make the most of it. I'm really enjoying  being a mom and doing more cooking and stuff. 

I just realized I took no pictures of New Year's Eve. 😩the kids made mini pizzas and we watched pan and played a few games, and popped some party poppers.  It's tough staying up late.