A bit more Christmas...

the cookie decorating procession

helping aunt stefi

Enjoying their hard work

chasing me down the hill :)

sledding with Kasi and Grandpa (she loves her grandpa!)

Christmas morning, that's an "Ooooo" on her lips

we kept it simple this year with just a couple fun things

her new camera. She told everyone/everything to 'say cheese' all morning...too cute!

going down grandpa's big hill again. This is kasi's vinyl movie poster- haha

my pretty babe tired out after all that Christmas fun!

What we've been up to

Enjoyed Fall thoroughly...

Cascade Springs

Pulling dad in the wagon at Cornbelly's

The corn pit

The witches at Gardner Village

'Hunting' with dad

Laughed at all this two year old silliness...

watching 'George' at Red Lobster after stealing my broccoli

Found all the 3D glasses mom :)

Played on Halloween...

The aquarium

Sea turtle

Penguins

Their scary halloween decor- the crocs are below ;)

trick or treat!

Her Loot

We really struggle taking pictures together, ha. In this case mouth full of candy.

Pirate family

smiles for grandpa

Starting to see what winter is all about!

dad teaching her the art of snowballs

 We are so excited for Christmas!

New Calling

I was just called to be a cubscout leader. Having only one brother seven years younger than me means I have no idea what I'm doing... This should be fun!

Happy Holidays

September 1st

August 31st is like Christmas Eve to my husband. He gets so excited he can't sleep, just like a little boy. Every year on this night he is full of anticipation.

September 1st starts the hunting season.

More specifically he is a bird hunter. I went with him today. He went yesterday and got a few so he was alright with the fact that I am more of a 'nature walker' and take my time. I need constant breaks and a little pushing and pulling along, some carrying even. He went slow, held my hand, and bushwacked for me. It's fun to get out once in a while, even if we did not see one bird.


I felt pretty safe following this guy and his large gun.


If you look close you can see Justin's Brittany Spaniel, Autumn. Named for her favorite time of the year she is an excellent bird dog.


Ruger: our biggest dumb dog who gallops when he runs.


Below: Bushwacking necessary.



Even though we didn't seen one bird we did catch a fish.

At this cute little creek, called Bennie Creek up Payson Canyon. Justin pulled out his fly fishing gear and we had a 9 incher within two minutes. He was still a little guy so we didn't keep him. Instead we went out for seafood ;)