Updates!

Here are just a few updates : 1- We moved again!! But this time alot less stressful. 2-Ben is really enjoying his new job @Fidelity. 3-We miss our friends in California but feel lucky to be closer to family. 4-The kids are liking their new school, and have made friends quickly. 5-We have enjoyed the snowy weather here and have taken advantage of sledding every chance we can get.And the kids love eating the snow too! 6-The kids are now on a 5 week spring break( I hope I don't pull all my hair out before they go back to school). It has only been 3 days so far and we are staying busy going to all the fun parks, and library. 7-Ben's grandma passed away and it was a sweet experience for our family. We will miss her. It was also nice to be all together with Ben's siblings again. We also got to see my family too. 8-Well, that is all for now, I will post some fun pictures as soon as I figure out how with my new camera I got for Christmas. Hope everyone is doing well. And I promise to keep you all updated more. If there is even anybody who does read this anymore.LOL.

What do the numbers 31 and 16 mean?

USU 31 BYU 16! It is okay to brag every 17 years or so isn't it? I would also say it is okay to update your blog every month or so. So here is our most recent update - not necessarily in chronological order since July 4th. Yikes!!

4th of July!

We had a really enjoyable weekend leading up to and a few days after the 4th of July. We went camping near Lake Tahoe with Ben's Sister Melissa, her husband Chad, little Boy Chase, and dog Bear over the 4th of July weekend. As far as camping is concerned, we had a great time swimming, playing horseshoe's (they take it serious in Tahoe), video games, and basketball, and overall catching up. Tahoe Valley Campground was an excellent host. It is a good thing when Jaden isn't bored. We watched the Fireworks on the Lake, ate our fair share of strawberries and of course too much good food, learned to play the new game Monopoly Deal and wished we were already retired.

Then.....we came home just in time for Ben's brother JR, his wife Aubree, and kids Carson, Brenner, and Avenlee to come visit. We showed them around the foothills near Modesto, went fishing at a trout farm, panned for gold, visited an old fashioned candy store, of course ate too much food, played even more Monopoly Deal, went swimming, and watched Brenner nearly puke over the smell of fish guts. Our only regrets are that either trip didn't last long enough and that we didn't have any more room for pictures in the camera. Aubree, can you send us your copies? Why can't good things last very long?

Us all at Tahoe Valley Campground!

Roasted marshmellows always make you smile-

Can you relax any more? Can I get you something to drink?

How many strawberries can you eat at once, let alone in 4 days?

Our Perch on Lake Tahoe for the Fireworks!

This is where the camera memory card is full! One of the fish we grilled after our visit to the Trout Farm! Would you believe that all of the kids liked how it tasted?

Half Insane or Half....

Is someone insane if they decided to hike to the top of this?



Via these?

What about if they saw this when they got to the top?

And felt like this?

Last week Ben and a couple of guys from our ward hiked to the top of half dome. It was everything physically and mentally that he thought it would be, and more. It was nice for a few minutes to feel like you were on top of the world. I hope you enjoy some of the other pictures we encountered while hiking.

Look Who's Two!

I can't believe my baby is two already.....

She loved her birthday hat from nursery and her barbie from Mackenzie...

She loved opening her presents but had to go hide under the entry way table so megan wouldn't open them first...

Everytime we sang the happy birthday song she would say "Cha Cha Cha" and clap.

We celebrated her birthday at the park with a few friends! We love you Lanie Bugs and you bring us so much joy and Happiness into our family. You are so sweet!! XOXOXO

Happy Mommy's Day!

I feel so blessed and Lucky.

I had the most wonderful Mother's Day! Lanie kept saying Happy mommy's day, it was so cute! I love that little girl. I got spoiled with flowers , and breakfast served in bed, a yummy dinner and a necklace and earrings that matched. Plus lots of fun cards from school and church! We had a great day going for a walk and playing games and wrestling until we couldn't laugh anymore. I have the best job ever !

I love you guys!XOXOXO

Happy Mother's Day to everyone! I have the best MOM who has Always been there for me and has been my number one fan. I'm also so blessed to have the BEST mother in law, she is amazing and I am so glad she is my mom too!

P.S. After a random drawing, we announce that Aubree is the winner! Thanks everyone for all the good laughs and the fun memories!