We decided to go on a little trip this weekend. We packed our car up and drove to see the Hawleys in Fruitta. Where is Fruitta you say? It is actually in Colorado. It is a little more than a hour east of Moab.
We spent Friday in Moab hiking and biking and then made our way to Fruitta.
Jason decided that we HAD to hike to Delicate Arches. I had my doubts, mostly because of the kids (it is a 3 mile round trip hike). We borrowed a toddler backpack and went on our way. Luke walked the entire way to the top. He had one little spill and scraped his knee all up but he was a little trooper. It was definately worth the hike. It is beautiful, a little windy but beautiful!

You can see how windy it was by the boys hairdoos.....

I swear that is us...the little ants under the huge arch....

Some pics of the boys on the way up....

More pics of the boys.....

After our hike we went into Moab for lunch. Then we hit a trail for a bike ride.

Here is Noah on his first mountain bike ride!

Here I am clear back there walking my bike up the hill. I thought I might DIE! I was pulling Isaac and Luke in the bike trailer and I just started riding my bike like 2 weeks ago. Off road is not quite like riding on paved, FLAT trails! What was I thinking!
After the death ride we drove on to Fruitta. Fruitta is actually known for it's bike trails so Jason was in HEAVEN! (Shelly, we may be coming to see you more often.....) It was so great to see Shelly and her family and to just hang out for the weekend!
Sadly, we are back home.....I am not sure I am ready for real life to start up again.....

A first...

I have lived in Utah ALL my life and have never been skiing.......




Until now! (Look at that form....)

Jason finally convinced me to let him teach me to ski. The first time was a bit rocky, Jason was VERY patient. I am sure I swore at him more than once and then told him to leave me the *&%# alone. The second time went smoother, no swearing, I think I might have even been nice to him. By the third time out I am a pro! (Not really, anything above the bunny hill still scares me....)
Anyhoo... I think it is pretty fun! Can't believe it took me 33 years to discover the slopes!

Funny Luke...

Luke is saying the funniest things lately.

Me: Lou, did you crap your pants?
Luke: Not me....Noah do it.....

A couple of nights ago I woke up in the middle of the night and I could hear Luke in his bed...

Luke: Knock, Knock
Luke: Who's dere?
Luke: something...Cars....something...
Giggle, Giggle.....

Crazy kid!

Strep Throat

We have had strep throat at our house this week! Blah! We went to the doctor and we are now on some antibiotics so we should be well soon!!!

Our friend Anna brought us some popsicles. Luke LOVES popsicles, mommy.....not so much.....

Suprise!

We got a surprise package from Germany! Jason's parents are serving a mission in Germany and they sent the boys some gifts! We always love getting surprises!!

I am never sad about getting chocolate from Germany.....ymmm.....

Lou got some tablets that turned the bath water different colors...they were pretty cool, no ring around the tub or anything!

Isaac got a telescope. He was THRILLED! He kept asking us if he could see into outer space with it.....

Noah got a stop watch, he was also THRILLED! He now times himself doing homework, brushing teeth, doing jobs, etc.......

THANK YOU Grandma and Grandpa! We love you and miss you tons!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Happy Valentine's Day!!
We decorated the boys doors last night, Noah came in our room this morning totally excited and said, "You have to come and see our doors! They are all decorated!".
Who did he think decorated them???


I hope you have a great day today!!

25 Things about Me!

I saw this on Jamie and Crystal's blog. Jamie did 52 things and Crystal did 25, 25 sounds so much better...
1. When I get sick, I always get sinus infections.
2. Before I had kids I wanted 6 boys. ha ha ha
3. I was in the band until 9th grade. I played the flute.
4. I took piano lessons for 5 years, I am not great but can plunk out a tune.
5. I have to color my hair now, too many gray hairs.
6. The summer between my junior and senior year I snuck out of my house almost every nite.
7. I went to UVSC.
8. I went to the U of U.
9. I am the middle child.
10. I ran for Miss Spanish Fork my senior year....yikes!
11. I played basketball, tennis and ran track in High School. Didn't excel at any of them...
12. I love to read fictional books, not so much anything else...
13. I tried out for cheerleader my senior year of High School... would like to see footage of that sad attempt....
14. I am allergic to pretty much everything that grows out of doors.
15. I LOVE to get good deals!
16. I clip coupons and then forget to use them.
17. I am addicted to Dr. Pepper.
18. If I could choose any occupation I would be a nurse in the NICU.
19. I have never traveled outside of the United States.
20. I love it when my house is clean! (rare these days...)
21. I don't have a middle name.
22. I don't really love to cook.
23. I hate laundry.
24. I love artichokes....
25. I love to watch Oprah when I get the chance.
There you go! I had a hard time thinking these up!