A few miles from home we discovered about 60-90 head of wild elk feeding in this field. It was so cool. They had come down from the foothills to find food in the melted field. It was beautiful.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Elk
A few miles from home we discovered about 60-90 head of wild elk feeding in this field. It was so cool. They had come down from the foothills to find food in the melted field. It was beautiful.
Dog Sled Races
Last month we attended a dog sled race - something I have always wanted to do. It was such a cool experience to see all the dogs running so hard and fast. It was beautiful. I wanted to go buy some dogs and start racing. 
The kids were excited and shy to meet the Husky. Parker was so nervous and didn't know what to do when he picked him up for the picture. 
Not only did we find a husky but we found these M&M ice sculptures. The kids were so excited. Probably more about the M&Ms than the dog races. 
Another highlight of the day was a big snow hill. 
The only way to finish the day was to head to Big Judd's. By accident I captured Kyra's hamburger sitting next to our Big Judd hamburger. One pound hamburger on a huge bun. Yum, yum! If you eat the whole thing by yourself you get your picture on a wall. Matt has never done it - but I have. Back in my college years I ate a Big Judd - my claim to fame. This time though Matt, me and Peyton ate it. Gabe and Parker ate too - chicken nuggets.
Her face is so red because she had been crying loud & long. 
The kids were excited and shy to meet the Husky. Parker was so nervous and didn't know what to do when he picked him up for the picture. Not only did we find a husky but we found these M&M ice sculptures. The kids were so excited. Probably more about the M&Ms than the dog races. Another highlight of the day was a big snow hill. 
The only way to finish the day was to head to Big Judd's. By accident I captured Kyra's hamburger sitting next to our Big Judd hamburger. One pound hamburger on a huge bun. Yum, yum! If you eat the whole thing by yourself you get your picture on a wall. Matt has never done it - but I have. Back in my college years I ate a Big Judd - my claim to fame. This time though Matt, me and Peyton ate it. Gabe and Parker ate too - chicken nuggets.Her face is so red because she had been crying loud & long. 
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Happy Valentine's Day!
For Valentine's Day, MaKyra and Gabe had parties at school. So in order to prevent sadness at home when they came back with all their goodies and valentines, I threw a little kid Valentine's party. We had 15 kids at our house (plus their moms) for pizza, cookies, games, and a valentine exchange. Parker said, "It was super-duper fun!" 
I think it was a hit! I loved doing it. I have such great friends that help a ton! 
So much fun - can't wait to do it next year. 
Gabe came home with a bag full of valentine's and one on his eye. For the valentine's in his class, they made them in class and wrote compliments on them. It was fun to read what other kids said about him. Mostly he is funny and strong. I think it was a great assessment. 
MaKyra's party was also great. Her teacher told her they weren't having a party and then gave a smile. I told MaKyra that meant they were but she said, "No, my teacher said we weren't." Her teacher sure tricked her when she really did have a party. Needless to say our Valentine's Day was a blast.
I think it was a hit! I loved doing it. I have such great friends that help a ton! So much fun - can't wait to do it next year. Gabe came home with a bag full of valentine's and one on his eye. For the valentine's in his class, they made them in class and wrote compliments on them. It was fun to read what other kids said about him. Mostly he is funny and strong. I think it was a great assessment. MaKyra's party was also great. Her teacher told her they weren't having a party and then gave a smile. I told MaKyra that meant they were but she said, "No, my teacher said we weren't." Her teacher sure tricked her when she really did have a party. Needless to say our Valentine's Day was a blast.Just Life
Gabe just started gymnastics. He loves it. Ever since we moved he has asked when he would start gymnastics again and I finally followed through. 
He was so proud of himself for hanging upside down on the rings. He is very strong.
The kids had a movie night on my bed last week and as you can see they were loving it.
I love movie night. If I start the movie at 6:30, they watch it til about 8:30. They feel like they stayed up a bit later than normal and I feel like they went to bed at 6:30.
He was so proud of himself for hanging upside down on the rings. He is very strong. The kids had a movie night on my bed last week and as you can see they were loving it. 
I love movie night. If I start the movie at 6:30, they watch it til about 8:30. They feel like they stayed up a bit later than normal and I feel like they went to bed at 6:30. 
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Cookies and Valentines
Grandma Marilyn invited us to a Valentine party to make cookies and Valentine's.
The kids had so much fun making and decorating the cookies. Parker got his apron on and exclaimed, "I'm ready to cook!"
Peyton didn't love decorating the cookies as much as she loved eating the frosting. Yummy!
The day was complete with making Valentine's. It was a lot of fun! Thanks Mom!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Santa Found Us!
Christmas was so fun. The kids were so excited and Santa brought them exactly what they wanted. My mom & dad spent Christmas Eve with us and Christmas morning. We loved having them there.
Santa brought Peyton a Little People castle that obviously didn't make it into the camera. Oops on the camera man.
Parker got a Hot Wheel monster-looking track thing. He has had his heart set on it for months. I am happy to report that it has lived up to expectations. Parker loves it.
All Gabe wanted was a "Lego Star Wars droid ship." He was so excited to get it. He did really well putting it all together. I helped with instructions but he didn't want me touching the legos. He wanted to do it all by himself. He did an awesome job. I think it wore him out though because the next ship was a little one and he said, "Mom, I already did mine. You can do this one."
MaKyra got a Our Generation doll. She loves it. She changes her name weekly. Her friends came over and they all brought their dolls and had a fun little doll party. Christmas Day!
When the gifts were opened at our house, we headed to Matt's parents house for more presents and fun! It was great getting together with family over the holidays. We loved being with together and sure missed the ones who weren't with us.
New Dance Company
We have started with a new dance company now that we have moved. MaKyra is loving dance and is doing really well. We loved watching her at her winter recital. She is a cute little dancer!
MaKyra and Gabe's Birthday!
MaKyra & Gabe had a joint birthday party this year. We went bowling with some friends & then had cake and ice cream back at home. It was so fun & easy. The kids all had a blast!
Bowling was great! One of MaKyra's friends commented that real bowling is "heavier" than bowling on the Wii. As you can tell by their faces, they had FUN!
Bowling was great! One of MaKyra's friends commented that real bowling is "heavier" than bowling on the Wii. As you can tell by their faces, they had FUN!
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