Sledding

A week and a half ago, we had some new snow fall. Earlier in the day, I had been talking to Bryson about how we have never built a "real" snowman with the kids. Akoy had got tubing once with the family but it was a couple years ago. After we got home after my nieces baptism and having had this talk, one of Bryson's parents neighbors invited us over for sledding. They have a steep driveway that they made into a sledding hill. 

After telling Akoy out plans, we replied "what's sledding?" Yeah, parents fail. Oh my goodness, he had the time of his life. He would not leave. Lily wasn't a huge fan of the sledding but seemed to enjoy it. She preferred going with Bryson or myself. Graham just chilled and finally conked out in grandmas arms. Akoy was so sad when we left (lily had to pee so we left) Bryson took him to the cemetery hill and continued sledding. 

Now we are not completely fail as parents. We at least took them sledding. 

Pure happiness 

"WHAT? did you see dad go on his FEET?

Memorial Stadium Tour

The kids and I were able to take a tour earlier this year, but Bryson wasn't able to join. Our playgroup arranged a tour this last week. We jumped on the opportunity. It was fun hanging out with Bryson a little during the day. I still can't believe the inside of the facility. It was pretty sweet. They had so many weight rooms and fields and anything you could think of! Akoy as at preschool, so he missed this.

This is for good luck

Beads

Akoy is obsessed with beads. REALLY OBSESSED. One day he came home with a bead necklace with dinosaur bones from school. It has been downhill since. He has been looking on the ground everywhere we go for more beads. The weird thing... he finds them! All the time! He has collected 10-15 just from looking on the ground. I finally stopped and bought it some real beads. The kids were fascinated by making necklaces. It was a good rainy day activity!

The only 3 cars in the parking lot... minivans! 

A Night with the Kids

 A couple nights ago, we were invited to Bryson's cousins' daughters birthday. She is only a month and a half older than Akoy. They had the party at a jumping place in Orem. The kids had so much fun. Especially my oldest kid, Bryson. I'm glad he left studying a little early to come. The kids loved playing with their dad. Bryson made the comment after that he wants to go back with his friends later so he woudln't have to stick around the kids section. I wasn't much help being pregnant. I went in a little and had fun. Happy 4th birthday Maleia! I had a hard time figuring out settings on my camera. I really need to learn on to use it. One day.

Birthday Girl!

After the birthday party we headed to Trafalga. This summer we bought the "Pass of all Passes" and thought we should start getting our moneys worth! Ellis invited us since they have the pass as well. It was a lot of fun to play around. We rarely go out and do things like this, let alone two events in one night! Everyone went Lazer Tagging while I hung out with Lily and Gavin. Afterwards, we rode the bumper boats. I didn't want to get my hair wet but it turns out kids thought it was funny. Torrie and I thought we were safe. Afterwards when the guys did it they SOAKED each other. Lily was NOT a fan of being squirted. She was in tears most of the time. Akoy rode with Cassidy. He thought it was hilarious whenever Bryson would get wet. He was laughing up a storm. They also had some other kiddie rides that the kids loved. Lily was afraid of a rocking boat. I put her on crying. After it started, she loved it. Then I had to take her off crying because she wanted to stay on! We will defiantly be going back. I love that all these things are free with the pass! Unfortunately, I didn't get a lot of different pictures.. oops!

Lily's face... poor girl

Akoy loving bryson getting wet

Since coming to Utah we haven't gone off and done much as a family. It was fun to spend the night with our kids. We need to get them out more.

Trip to see Cat in the Hat

 One of our local libraries had Cat and the Hat come see the kids. Followed by a craft project and story time. We made Bryson come even though he was really busy. The kids were able to color some pictures and semi listen to a story with a room full of people!

She was terrified of the cat... I dont blame her. He was creepy. 

Bryson had fun coloring