Snow Day

Last week we had a huge winter storm come in which shut down the schools here and some of the colleges. The kids were anxious to go sledding. It was very cold and windy, but that didn't stop them. Then we stopped by Circle K to get some hot chocolate, a favorite of the kids up here.

Family Home Evening

It's been really nice lately during family home evening. Brynley is such a good listener. We recently had a lesson on testimonies and what they are. When I asked her what a testimony was, she said, "It's something that you feel inside that you believe in. And then you share it with people." This was the first time we've really talked about testimonies in FHE and she nailed it on the head. I actually got emotional hearing her sweet understanding of this principle. I didn't think she knew what is was initially. I didn't give her enough credit, I didn't give her primary teachers enough credit. Here I was, giving a lesson on testimonies and she helped to strengthen mine. I'm so glad she loves church and learning about the gospel. She's very quick to remind mom and dad of things we should and shouldn't do. We're very glad she's a part of our family. Sadie is also learning in sunbeams. She has memorized several primary songs since her 3rd birthday in December. She's very attentive. Diesel loves nursery and has no problem ditching mom and dad for toys and treats (thank goodness)!
Anyway, here's some pictures of tonight's refreshments. They really got into it, literally. They love strawberries dipped in chocolate.

Spring "Snow" Showers

Well, we got a nice spring surprise this weekend, 12-14 inches of snow. It snowed three days straight. It was quite the storm. Good thing is, it'll be gone in 3-4 days. Weird. We took the kids to the park to play in the snow. They loved it of course.

Fun at the Park

I took the kids to a local park last month. It was a little chilly, but they loved it anyway.












The kids "really wanted" me to spin them on this twirly toy. Here's what happened.







PS. It's not easy spinning them and filming them and trying to hold their hands so they don't crash and burn. So, sorry if it's a little shaky.

Sledding in Mapleton

The kids loved the snow once we got back in Utah. This was at a nearby hill in Mapleton. Brynley's a little dare devil on the foam sled. Enjoy.

Moki's

We had dinner with the Blackburns and Sean and Rush Smith families before we left at Moki's in Mesa. We then hung out at Rush's house with everyone and Dutchers also. We had a great time. Sadie got to open a few presents from her cousins there too.

Park Pics

During one of Casey Ann's weekends at home recently we took the kids to a nearby park. They loved it. Enjoy...

Brynley, showing me she can jump out of the swing.