February, A Story of Sun and Snow

Chad and I go on a cruise with Chad's high school friends. Here we are at dinner with the Toronto's, Packers and Hyde's on our cruise. What a fun trip!!

 

Chad and I in front of the Cozumel sign, with our Royal Caribbean boat behind us.

By a temple and another Cozumel sign. We had tacos at a restaurant near here.

We are on our way to snorkel. What a fun day.

After a long game of shuffleboard, the 50 year olds need to rest.

Chad and I dining together

Eating at a restaurant, getting tacos! What a fun trip!

Kate goes to sweethearts dance. What a fun day for her!

Immediately afterwards, she gets asked to Prom.

We had to say goodbye to Kylee's mom, Elaine. The girls are there for Kylee. The day Elaine died, They made cookies and took them over to her house. Kylee is wearing a white hat in this picture. They helped Kara and Kim bring in food for dinner, also. So sad. They all love Elaine.

At the funeral. The girls all sat together. I love how they are all there for each other.

Kate goes to St. George to play soccer for President's Day Weekend - Icebreaker Tournament. 

Go Kate!

Hanging out with Kathy and Gary at Angelica's

Beautiful scenery!

On a walk with Breanne, Marianne, Koko, Kate, and Sherry

We came back to "Snowmageddon" . It snowed around 16 inches in 12 hours, and then off and on since. Wow! So much shoveling! But of course, Kate and I went skiing on the snow day on Wednesday. Then Graham and I went skiing on Thursday. Graham followed up with Skiing on Saturday for the "deacons race the bishop" event.

Graham plays his school friends in basketball. Here, Carter has the ball and Graham is on defense.

Graham - "Happy Birthday"! He is now 13 years old! We are playing a game together after his party.

January 2023 - Snow and School

 

With the snow just piling up, what else can we do but ski? I have been up at the resorts 9 times already! This is Graham and his ski friends on the Friday before MLK day. They had it off from school, and all he wanted to do is ski. We got there at 9 am and I had to drag them off the mountain at 5:30 pm. What a fun day!

Bagel and Graham. This is just before his hair cut. What a cutie. I love how he is reaching out to Graham.

Bagel gets his haircut. What a cutie! 

Graham playing Jr Jazz basketball. A little extra shoving....

Pursuing the ball on the ground....

And generally excited to cause trouble.

Most of January has been filled with getting Audrey off to college, the kids getting back in school, me working on PTA stuff, and generally school, school, school. The hardest part was dropping Audrey off so soon after she just came home. I went to visit her the very next day. I brought stuff she needed, but that was just an excuse. 

We also have been playing a ton of board games with Rachel. That has been so fun. She got a ton of new games for Christmas, and we are having a blast getting to know them. Last week she ordered a few more, so there are more fun times ahead. Perfect stormy winter activity!

Kate has been working at Scheels and making a ton of money! She finally has enough saved up for her trip to Spain. So proud of that girl! She is playing some soccer, but mostly, she is excited for the next dance, the Sweethearts dance. She is out with friends any chance she can get. And, gets skiing in when she can as well. She loves all of the powder we have been having!

December - Christmas brings Audrey!

 

Look who's home from her mission!!! December 17th was so exciting! It was definitely my best Christmas present! We are loving having her home with us!! We are all together again. The biggest blessing I know.

Grandpa and Grandma joined us at the airport and at Cafe Rio afterwards. She is so sweet.

Graham skiing Brighton with his friends (red helmet, yellow coat)

Playing pickle ball the day after Christmas

Christmas pics: Audrey present from Rachel.

Making cookies together!

Graham percussion concert at Alta! Rachel came with us to watch.

Graham at Jr Jazz game

Kate at the Holiday dance date

November is a blur

Ok - Here is the story. I got pretty sick right before Halloween, so my November just feels like a blur. I lost a lot of blood, which takes weeks to replenish, but  think that I am finally back to normal. As of this morning, my resting heart rate is finally at my usual rate. Whew! What a grind! Here is Graham helping take down Halloween decorations (nice look!) Graham took such good care of me. I am so grateful to him!

I was in charge of the football banquet - and it came together perfectly! I had so much help. The boys had fun, and we had a lovely night!

 

Kate is at Red Radio Date - and Dance with friends.

Cowgirl Kate! (and Bagel)

Washing Machine is broken, now at 1 1/2 weeks. Here is the laundromat run.

We had the Marin's with us over Thanksgiving weekend! Here we are at temple square - Sabastian and Chad.

Our sledding trip with the Marins! Luz, Cristal, Rachel, Anika, Graham, Boris etc.

Rachel and Graham

Chad throws a snowball at Carolina!

Our Iverson family hike the day before Thanksgiving. Having fun up in the hills above Fruit Heights.

So grateful for my health! So grateful to have Audrey coming home! This is going to be a fun Christmas season!

A very spooky Halloween!

Kate and Graham and I go to Cornbelly's together! Here they are messing around!

Going on a walk on Conference Sunday

Graham plays a ton of football in October! Here he is stripping the ball.

Graham tackles the ball carrier

Graham gets his first points on defense (or ever)! He tackles this quarterback for a safety.

Kate goes to Homecoming!

We go hammocking!

Chad, Steve Strong and I hike Lone Peak! I always wanted to do it!

Here is my proof!

We had to say goodbye to Logan.. We will miss you Logan, we know you are in a better place.

Graham and Kate get back from Halloween, Lightning McQueen and Strawberry Shortcake