Skiing

My perfect ski day... my Dad, Mackay and Brodie, really sunny, clear, warm, blue skies, fun, laughs, smiles, shouts of joy, lunch at the lodge with a must have DP, skied Mineral Basin all morning, burning thighs, heart pumping, lift ride chats, stupid Jokes...aka.. "Feels good, yeah feels good!", dad floppin the wrong guy in the lift line, skied white diamond for the first time and didn't crash, bonding, mindless, pushing myself to try new things, pushing myself physically, beautiful mountain, peaceful, quiet, clean air, need a new beanie and goggles, numb feet for some reason, a getaway, hobbies, joy, re-charge, getting better and able to go faster...IMPROVING, soft snow with no ice, groomed everything, no lift lines, Saturday mornings, IB prophen... aka; performance enhancing drugs, pole high fives, my dad is a rock star and kicks all our trash, photo shots... keep your mouth closed, snow sprays in the face, snow kicks, encouragement, "oh Yeah" shouts!, family...LOVE IT!!!!!

St George Sun

It really should be a "must do" or "tradition" to get outta here and go to St George in January. 55 felt like 85 and I got some major spring fever! You could even start to smell the grass coming on, and it just goes to show how pasty white I am that spending a few hours in the sun at 55 degrees brings back the pink in my cheeks! It was a totally last minute spontaneous decision... Wednesday night I had just about all I could take so I packed up the kids and headed down Thursday afternoon! Luckily my parents were already planning on being down there so I was in good company! Loved just focusing on my kids and being a daughter! My parents were so good to me; helping with the kids, making and buying me food, chats, laughs and hanging out! We shopped a little, of which the girls got some new sun glasses (they know how to rock the glasses! They haven't left their little faces since and it was quite the decision to choose which ones they wanted! They had to try every pair on before both deciding on the lady bug ones), Ella made sure we went to the "beach" aka... sand dunes up Snow Canyon. It is her fAvOriTe spot! Her and Claire played for about 1 1/2 hours before my mom and I made them stop to go home and get in the tub! I swear they could've played all day. Mason and my dad met us up there after their Zions trip! They rode their bikes up to us on the trail! My dad and Mas hung out all weekend! When I asked Mason what his favorite part was he said, "playing with grandpa... hiking and riding bikes" They played catch at the park, went on bike rides up Snow Canyon, in Zions and around the neighborhood, played basketball at the park and were just the best of buddies! I LOVED watching those two together... melted my heart! Of course there were lots of playground trips, scooter and bike riding, playing with the dogs, Toblers Bakery trip, Pizza Factory yumminess, little bit of shopping, eating junk.... PeRfECt!! Ella loved coloring and having sleep overs with Mason, I, although it didn't mean I got a lot of sleep, loved having Claire say, "mommy, I seep wif u in big gurl bed?" and of course we got to cuddle all night! How could I resist! I am so grateful for my parents allowing us to have a "get away" its just been so great! I love making memories there with my little family and cant wait til we can get back there. Sun does a body good!

The Bird

I have been stuck in the house for over a week now with sick kids and my biggest outing being picking Sammy up at the vet. So I was in desperate need of some fun and a break! Poor Claire was sick at the beginning of the week with fevers and a cold and then Ella came down with it by Wednesday but hers seems to be even worse... higher fevers, sleeping less, worse cough etc. :( It has been rough, especially for them. So needless to say I was eXcITed to go skiing with my dad, brodie and mac! I could only sneak away for half a day because Mason had a basketball game, but lets be honest... that's probably all my legs could handle anyways being the first time out this year! But it was aWesOMe!! Loved the fresh air, pushing myself physically, playing with my dad and brothers and enjoying the gorgeous mountain! Man do I wish I could sneak away more and go skiing! So fun! I am really not that great, kind of a groomed blue kinda gal, but I am getting more confidant and will try new runs. I love that my dad pushes me... he shows the utmost confidence in me always and tells me not to worry... just go for it! What a good daddy! It was really what I needed and I can't wait to go again!
On our way up the lift my dad and I were chatting about the importance of "getting away". Truly I believe it is really crucial to sanity! as Ryan would say, "I gotta restring my bow" and my dad says that by going skiing or biking for him helps him preform better at work the next week. Its important to release the tension that can build from everyday life. When you do, you can come back refreshed, clear minded and ready to face challenges! So schedule some "me" time whether that's getting your nails done, gno's, skiing, golfing, movies, shopping... whatever it is that is a indulgence and fun! Its good for the soul! And try not to feel guilty about it, which is always my problem, yOu dEserVe iT!

Lisa baby shower's

Dallas and Lisa are having their first baby the end of this month! Can't wait to meet her! It will make it 2 boys and 5 girls for my parents grand babies! So to celebrate us girls got together at my house for some lunch and baby girl gifts! I made them a baby blanket. It was my first attempt back at sewing! Man there were a lot of mistakes... hope it doesn't fall apart :) and at the same time keeps the little baby girl warm! I had fun making it! Happy Baby! Can't wait to meet her!

Igloo

Ohhhh what do you do in the winter time when all the world is grey... do you build a snow man, or sled down a hill, or build an igloo with your crazy neighbor who brings home tractors..... (not quite the right words to follow the tune... sorry) So yes... Ryan brings home his tractor one night with high hopes of building an igloo! A few years ago, Mason must have only been 2 and we lived in Millcreek, we had a huge snow storm that Ryan ended up doing the same thing with and built a big snow igloo! Here's to trying it again!!!!

1/1/11

Happy New year!!! 2011! I can just feel it... its going be great! Starting off the New year was really nice... New Years Eve I got a sick tummy in the middle of the night that knocked me on my butt all day New Years day! Normally that would totally be a bummer but it was the perfect day. I stayed in bed all day with my cute hubby who brought me movie after movie to watch. He even watched with me! I didn't even have to feel quietly for being home because he really didn't have any where else to be. The kids played GREAT all day. It was one of those days that they required very little and just entertained themselves (a rare occasion). So actually throwing up ending up being a blessing all day! Jammies, movies, bed and snuggles! PERFECT! Sunday, the 2nd Mason also treated us to something. HE bore his sweet testimony is sacrament for the first time! He loves his sisters and parents and family, he knows that Jesus died for us so we can live with him again, and he believes in prophets and scriptures. His sweet spirit was just contagious and I was so proud of him that he would wanna get up and share with everyone his sweet and pure testimony. I hope that never changes! While he was up there I got a little glimpse in my mind fast forwarding 11 years with him as a missionary bearing testimony. Chills! it was perfect and such a great way to start off the year!
So yes with a new year comes new goals, and some old goals... as always, loose weight, and get organised are on my top of the list! I don't know why I cant get a grip on those but for some reason they are just slipping further and further away. Not this year! Right!? On a little more deeper note, I wanna develop my relationship with the Savior. I want to be willing to deepen my understanding of the Atonement and all that that entails. I want to be stronger and someone that can be counted on... more self confidant, an instrument in the Lords hands, a better friend and family member through service. I also want to develop my talents or maybe cReAte some new ones is a better description.... sewing, quilting and being confidant being able to crEatE in that way. I also want to do landscape design... learn about plants, trees and flowers and CreAte there. I am seeing a theme here... find ways to be creAtiVe. Something I haven't been in a while. I also want to push myself a bit more... I find myself saying, "Can I live with it like this?" instead of perfecting or going the extra mile! So PUSH and get better, break through the wall!
Change can be hard for me... I get comfortable and willing to sink in deeper and get stagnet. So hopefully I can put some of these in my bag and become a better version of myself.
I thought I would post A couple of fun things and quotes I saw people put out there to inspire... They did me. Happy New Year!

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