Our latest trip to ride in the Dirt!

We found this neat monument off the road that
was dedicated by families of pioneers over
50 years ago.

So, you know that big wind storm that blew through
the state recently? Well, this is what we came back
to see in our tent after a ride on the ATV's.
Sooooo dirty!!!!

The whole dirty gang on the top of the trail!

Kelsey's 21st Birthday Party

So, Kelsey had her bike stolen
from outside her home recently.
Of course, news hardly spreads
like wildfire through our family.
This news made it all the way
around to some of us and we
made it happen.
Here's her 'new' bike (found it on the online classifieds
and fixed it up-thanks to Grandpa, too!)

Yay!! It's official!

We are so cheesy when we get together!

Memorial Day in Vernon 2009

Mother's Day 2009

Spring in Cedar Fort

Seriously, these 'kids' are so cute-just born Sunday morning! Their names are Sweetie and Spice. Nellie was traded for 2 goats, one of which was expecting twins. We invited ourselves to Grandma's house to visit, play with new baby animals, feed the horses, and eat chicken nuggets (not made from Grandma's chickens! LOL!). Stockton's friend, Daniel, joined us for a visit to the farm. I think there were no regrets.

Oh Sunshine, where art thou?

I know, we live in a desert. It snows every other day almost until school lets out. I'm not asking for much, just some warmth so I can finish yard work, take a walk to the park, and really have an excuse to shave my legs more than once a week. (Travis really appreciates that!) I am soooooooooooooooooo tired of snow! Never really liked it. I guess it's because my birthday is right smack in the middle of winter, and birthdays are supposed to be fun. I would much rather have warm toes than cold ones-it seems like my feet never warm up! Sorry for babbling.....I......want......more.......sunshine. That's all.

Twilight contest-wooo hooo!!!!!

Ok, Alice, here's my attempt to win Twilight SWAG! http://frugalupstate.blogspot.com/2009/03/twilight-giveaway.html

Here's what Travis does in the winter

As part of the 'year round yates', I had to tell everyone a little bit about what Travis likes to do in the winter time. He gathers a few buddies, brothers, outdoor "enthusiasts", and drives to an empty campground in Utah. Usually, it is in Southern Utah amid all of the sandstone and blue skies. He comes back cold, a little dirty, but grateful and his appreciation for our beautiful state is renewed. Why anyone would want to camp in 20 degrees, just blows my mind. I would much rather wait until it is sweltering hot outside and you get to follow a group of Europians around the park and on the trails! (BTW, the crack they are hiking through was 3 football fields long!)

Ok, it's been a LONG time since I posted. I am going to blame it on the only thing that makes sense: my lack of determination. Regardless of my insecurities, we have had a very full and fun holiday season. Christmas choir performances, story telling, eating, visiting family, digging out of a lot of snow, playing with our new toys, eating, and the list can go on. I am very grateful for my family and the love we share for each other. Here's to an AWESOME new year!