Birthday Wes

Yes Wes's birthday was 2 months ago and i've got a little time to blog about it because being the good dad that he is, he took little Malia to work with him today.  I guess he was just doing runarounds.  He also managed to sneak in a little lunch break with us today!

Just a few amazing things about Wes. in no order, other than when it pops into my head.
He is a hard worker and knows his priorities.
He is a worthy priesthood holder and works hard to keep it that way.
Kind to everyone.
Had the guts to start his own business, from the ground, by himself.(and keeps it going)
Loves his kids and they know it.
Unselfish.
Strong and steady.
His clients have become his friends. has no enemies
He loves what he does, passionate about building, finances and helping others.
He hiked/ran across the grand canyon, not for accolades but because he loves it.
He's more concerned with helping someone than being better than someone.  Doesn't do the whole Rat race thing.
Someone once took advantage of him financially and he turned around and helped them move out of their house because no one else would.
That's the kind of person he is, I think he has it figured out.
Wish i could buy him an Indian motorcycle For his bday!

Sunny St. George

   Oh boy this was a welcome treat to a long cold winter!  We had to get out. I had planned to do a race down in St George but tore my hamstring, so we went anyway and didn't race.  It was warm and healing to all our pale skins and indoor eyes.
    I love how excited the kids get and how easily pleased they are with just being together by the pool. We also did some hikes and ate some good food.  I think it made us all feel a little better.
   We found a hike called Johnsons Arch where we heard frogs and then ventured down to catch a few.  There were cotton bushes down by the river which the kids thought was pretty cool. I had a little frog in my hand and just had to double check with carson that he wasn't poisonous.  We were good.
Afterwards, we mingled at a little flea market where I found the coolest silver ring made by an Indian woman named Lucy.  Morgan got a flute and carson and Malia both picked out a little turtle.  Morgan played it all the waaaaay home. Malia left her turtle at the restaurant, and Carson kept his turtle close and knows where it is always, just as with his other animals.  Because that is his personality.
I am grateful to live in a state with so much diversity in climate and landscape.  So wonderful to have a beautiful winter but also a warm desert not too far away.
Even the drive isn't bad, our kids get along pretty well with books, snacks(that don't give them hyper crash), audio books and fun conversations about things or people like george washington or egyptians.

We visited my mom on the way there and back, which breaks up the drive nicely and she always makes a nice dinner when we come, which never goes unappreciated.

malia birthday 4

Malia turned four on February 18th.   She wanted a costume party and a costume cake which Julie did a great job of! Malia is growing up very fast, she is very matter of fact and has no problem making things the way she wants them.  She comes up with names like cellerina and portendary. She will tell you she has a seven pack.  She knows exactly how to dance like a princess and "wait like a cowboy," with one boot pointed up.  She loves her "furry sister" Ruby and plays under a blanket she calls The taco house, while Ruby tries to get her.  She is her Daddys prize. They are wonderful buddies. She screams when he gets home.  Malia is sunshine in our house, I love to hear her sing or try to sing along with every song. She loves to tag along with daddy or grandpa chip on a weekly errand run. 

She just brightens my life.