SNOW much Fun!!!

I know I have been a slacker when it come to blogging lately. I am really going to work on doing better. Last week we had LOTS of cousins come to town, Jen and the kids were in from California, as well as, Rachel, Steve and the girls from Boston. My kids were over the moon. I don't think it was because they got to miss school but just to see family. It is so much fun watching our kids grow up together and LOVE just being with each other. Jen and the kids stayed here and had a GIANORMUS (Gavin's favorite word) sleepover in the basement every night. One day we took the kids up to Park City to visit Rachel and her girls and the kids went sledding on the hill behind her condo. They LOVED it. It was fun to hear the kids (and Jen) squeal on their way down the hill. I wish I had some photos but my lens isn't BIG enough. Maybe if Rachel send me some (hint, hint) it will be able to post them. Grandma was there too. She played with Sabrina in the snow and snuggled her to help her warm. They both LOVED that.

Spring???

Looks like spring, huh? Yesterday the kids had on short sleeves and this morning this is what we woke up to. Though Owen was ECSTATIC, he went snow-mobiling for "work". And I know Steve will be jumping up and down since they are coming into town for their skiing trip (20+ inches of fresh powder in the mountains with more on the way). Well, that is spring in Utah for you.

- in case you were wondering it is still snowing!!

It is a LOOK

What do you think??? It was 20 degrees out and Sabrina would NOT keep her pants on and she wanted to play outside. When I told her it was cold and she needed shoes. She put on Gavin's (on the wrong feet) and ONE glove. She looks ready for some playtime outside in the cold, right??

Where's Gavin???

When ever Gavin feels like he isn't getting the attention he needs he finds a place to hide.

Unfortunately, the other night we were all really focused on the Olympic Games. I suddenly realized it was really quiet for how many kids were awake. I did a quick head count ad realized that Gavin was "missing". After 15 minutes of ALL of us looking around the house in his usual hiding places this is where Owen found him.

YEP, underneath the main floor bathroom sink. Don't you think that nebulizer box looks like a comfortable pillow? And of course, beach towels are the perfect blanket.

Hayden's 10th Birthday

Hard to believe I have TWO kids now in double digits. I told them to smile or I would not let them eat any popcorn cake. There are moment like when Hayden tells me that he wants popcorn cake that I see that he is more like me than I think. He is patient, steadfast, smart, sometimes emotional and once he make a choice it is hard to get him to change his mind. We all went out for Chinese dinner, his choice. Then came home for cake and presents. He got a new bike, which is bigger than Jared, so of course it is better. He also got mancala and another game. He loves them both. We are going to be headed up to Logan to have another party this weekend ,as well as have some fun time with our cousins. All in all I think he would say he had a good birthday.

More skiing fun

All the kids had a great day with Owen and I wanted to share a few photos of their fun. The kid in the ALL black is Jared. The photo of them all was taken at the end of the day and I think they were all to tired to smile.

Skiing Day 1

Owen took the 4 big kids up to Deer Valley to ski. Jared, Hayden, and Jillian have been skiing for a while now and ALL are up on the "big" hill. Jared is doing the double blue square(whatever that means). Yesterday though was Gavin's very first day trying. Owen said he is a natural. Watch for yourself. Owen said he was FLYING down the hill, pretty much like Jared when we first strapped on skis to him. The video is kind of bumpy because Owen was trying to keep up with Gavin while skiing and video taping at the same time.