Christmas away from home

We just returned from an adventurous two week trip visiting family in Utah and Idaho for Christmas. What a blessing for our children to be able to see the beautiful sights of the areas we visited! They were such troopers and handled the trip so well. Despite disrupted routines, living out of suitcases, and sleeping in varied homes, we so enjoyed spending time with family and the many playdates with cousins.

A visit to BYU to see professors and the renovated campus:

The lights at Temple Square were breathtaking...

Riding the TRAX to our downtown destinations:

Outside the Conference Center:

Playing in the plentiful snow:

Could it be?

Last Friday delivered a special, unfamiliar surprise to our doorstep... SNOW! We spent a festive, wintry afternoon playing in the snow after school was let out early. How fun to drink hot chocolate and wear thick warm socks with chilly wind howling outside; a true rarity for these here parts.

First few flakes flutter down:

Direct hit:

Houston... we have a superstar!

Brendan specifically requested the above title in honor of his soccer season coming to a close, and to match Caleb's similar post heading below. Here are some highlights from another great season:

Brendan also wanted to be sure that I posted this clip of his fancy footwork (it took me many tries to find a moment when he was actually running with the ball)...

Go Steelers! Great job Big B. We love you.

Warm Holiday Wishes

This year's family photo shoot was a success thanks to our friend Jim (www.jimboud.com). Here are some of our favorites. Wishing you a happy holiday season...

New nephew

My sister and her husband just welcomed their first child into the family. He's so adorable, I couldn't resist posting a photo of little Emerson:

Congratulations to two wonderful parents!!

"Houston... we have a walker!"

Happy November