What's in Snowville?

My best friend from junior high and highschool, Crystal, met up with me this week. She and her family were in Idaho for a wedding. Since she lives in the Boston area, it was a treat to have her venture out west. We agreed to meet up at a midpoint which happened to be Snowville, Utah (population 136). When asked "What is there to see in Snowville?" I replied with excitement... Crystal. We ate lunch at a local place and then enjoyed sitting under a shade tree at the park with our boys.

This little guy is Crystal's son Evan. He's as adorable as he looks.

These two are as spunkie as they look. I encouraged them to get some energy out on the tire swing secretly hoping they would wear themselves out and sleep for the three hour ride home (didn't work).

Gotta love these smiles!

An Evening with the Hathaway Family

Some of our good friends came over to spend the evening with us. Mike and Dallin grilled up a good meal and we enjoyed visiting over dinner. After dinner, we decided to take a walk down to the barn on our property. On this walk, we discovered a not so welcome visitor. Despite my warnings to stay clear, Rich and Mike went on a mini hunt to catch it. Following their lead, everyone wanted a turn to hold the snake...that is everyone but me.

Blake slept peacefully through the whole event.

Roper Clothing

While living in Colorado, Caleb and his cousins did a little modeling for a western wear company eroper.com. Caleb loved it because he got to dress up like a cowboy with real boots, belt, and hat. The online catalogue just came out with the fall line of clothing and featured my three favorite models in some of their ads. Here are a couple of shots that I love.

Backyard Fun!

Last night we set up a hammock in the yard. When we had finished, but before testing it out, Mike asked the boys if they knew the difference between a swing and a hammock. Caleb said, “A swing is fun and goes really high and a hammock is … well like a BIG swing”. Not quite Caleb! Mike explained a hammock is used for relaxing. This is his demonstration.

Blake loved rocking in the hammock. He and I relaxed while the rest of the family entertained us on the trampoline.

Michael demonstrates the trickes I don't want them trying . . . Thanks Mike! The boys think his stunts are pretty cool. I think the camera catching him mid-air is pretty cool.

Dallin's turn!

This is Dallin showing of his Kung Fu moves. Last weekend we went on a family outing to see Kung Fu Panda. I don't know who appreciated it more, the boys or their parents. We laughed through it all and our family was quoting lines from the movie the rest of the evening. It's a must see. Needless to say, Kung Fu Panda is the newest super hero in our house.

Caleb's on.

Here Caleb tries to be like Mike.

He calls this one the flying eagle.

Time to call it a night.

A Visit From the Blackburns

Steve and Kimberly visited us last week along with cute little Sienna. We had such a good time hanging out with them. One of our outings was to Sundance where we rode the lifts and took a little hike.

After this shot was taken, Kimberly, Steve, and I were looking at it on the digital camera to see if it was a keeper. While determining if we looked good or not, Caleb decided the tulips in the background definitely did look good. So pretty, he thought, a bouquet of them would make his mom happy. With a dimple and a smile he handed about ten of them to me. Without further consult on our photo, we determined it was a keeper, left the flowers where they should have been for others to enjoy (the remaining hours they could be enjoyed) and went on to our next spot.
Caleb and Dallin have been such good buddies this summer. For the past few months, while Caleb was in school, Dallin would ask regularly when the bus was coming with Caleb. He was thrilled to find out that during the summer they get to spend all day, every day together.

First Smile!

Seriously, how goofy, irresistible, and cute is this kid all at the same time. We thought we were lucky to capture this smile until we realized this little guy is all smiles. As long as he is fed, changed and awake he is willing to ham it up with any willing audience.

Blessing Day

Loving This Guy!

Little Boys, Little Boys, Everywhere I Look!

Home Sweet Home!

We recently moved to Woodland Hills, Utah where folks are slow to get interenet and DHL drivers(with highly anticipated computer parts) are unable to locate. Now that those issues are resolved, I'm back online. As Michael put it "Oh no boys, we've lost mom for a while." I'll try to keep up to date because I have been getting critisized for having a fun in the snow post last until summer. Our new home is "little slice of heaven" as one friend put it. We love it...the boys especially. The setting is like a little Bed 'n Breakfast and we are aceptting reservations as of now.



Our driveway is a little bikeriders (and his mothers') dream.



The horses: Chip, Grandpa, Tiger, and Bullet



Our barn is not functional, but Michael would like to raise chicks in it (no joke) and I like to imagine I am acting out my favorite childhood TV show Little House on the Prairie. Michael hates the show and doesn't like being called Charles.



One of my favorite parts about this place is that the deer and elk graze daily.