Winter Has Arrived!

After much anticipation we got a nice snowstorm over the weekend. The kids have been outside playing every chance they get making snow forts and snowboard ramps in the backyard. The joys of winter!!

Last night for Family Home Evening we went to Old Main Hill and stayed way past the kids' bedtime. Someone had spent some time making some great jumps. Cole and Aidan never tired of climbing that hill to catch some air. Oh, how I wish I had their energy AND their enthusiasm for the snow. After some encouragement from Daddy, Sadie had a great time too, making tracks with her skis. She remembers how to use them and was soon full of laughs and giggles.

And then there is one of the not so joyous aspects of winter....the WET boots, gloves, hats, mittens, socks, coats, and snowpants.

Fishing at King Park

It is VERY cold here...20 degrees tonight on our way home from picking out our Christmas tree. I'm so glad we took advantage of the semi-warm weather on Wednesday to get some fresh air and sunshine. The fish didn't bite...but we still had fun

Grandpa Murray...all bundled up

We drank lots of mini cups of hot cocoa

Some of us ran up and down the mountain and some of us watched

Giving Thanks in St. George

Thanks to our soccer playing cousin, Sophie, and to Maggie and Scott's hospitality we were treated to a nice stay in St. George for the extended Thanksgiving Break. It was awesome.

We....

Climbed on Red Rocks
Biked in Beautiful Snow Canyon

Took in Some Gorgeous Sunsets

Bundled Sam up for a morning bike ride

Enjoyed our new, adorable cousin, Lena

Gave the babies, (Lena, Sam, and Amelia) a very bubbly bath

Climbed at Chuckawalla Wall

Skated at the Park

Biked on the Bearclaw Poppy (We think that is a very funny name by the way)

Looked at the Lights on Temple Square (on the way home)

Had the best time with our cousins (thank you for letting us tag along)

Daddy, My Hero

It's red ribbon week at Aidan's school (just say no to drugs). Each day this week the kids have been wearing something different to school. They've had crazy hair day, pajama day, wear red day, etc. Today was dress like a hero day. So last night Aidan told me he wanted to dress up as his hero...Daddy! Of course I was happy to know that Dad is his hero, but wasn't sure how to dress him up since Jason wears jeans and a t-shirt most days. Fortunately Jason still had some of his orange shirts and hard hats from working on the job site with Layton Construction. Aidan was so excited to go to school this morning and he told me this afternoon that he wore that hard hat the whole day at school.

For Grandma in Chicago

I took these today for my mom who is serving a mission in Chicago and can't be here to rock her new Grandson Samuel. Love you Mom!

The Reasons

The question I get asked the most is "Why did you move back to Cache Valley from Kauai?" I have to remind myself of the reasons sometimes...like when I wake up to cold and thick fog in the valley. Well, here are just a few of the reasons we moved back to Cache Valley.

Grandpa Murray

Grandma Murray's Baths

Time with my SISTERS

Tony Grove... and cousins

Grandpa's Backyard Swing

Murray Family Potlucks

Tin Foil Dinners In Logan Canyon

Penny

Porcupine Dam

And Snakes...they don't have those in Hawaii

Spring Hollow Colors

A New Cousin...Cute Little Lena

Trips to Idaho to Get Sticky Gathering Pinenuts

And the snowboarding hasn't even begun yet.....