Date night

Maissie and I had a date night to go up to Ogden to see our cousin Jayna in a play.  I loved it.  Maissie was so good the entire time (and it was long for her).  It was really late when it was over, but Maissie could not stop talking about how in the play they kissed at the end and "they were not even married!"  She could not believe it.
A Big thanks to Grandma Lemon who came to watch the other two kiddos.

Quick trip to Vegas

We took a quick trip to Vegas to see Dia go through the temple.  It was great.  Warm and Sunny.  Mac loved nap time with Mark.  Maissie loved the spa.  The girls ran around in their swim suits, even though the pool was not quite warm enough to swim.

sick, sucker, dressing

Poor Mac-ers.  He had a rough couple of weeks.  He got RSV, and ear infection, and cold sores on his face.  We now know our new Dr. pretty well (and like him).  Mac did not seem to mind the Dr.  because the Dr gave him suckers.  Yep, the kid's first sucker was from his Dr. 
Isn't that tear sad :( 

 The stop at the store after the Dr made Mac happy because he got his first ride in the driver seat.

And then there is Jens.  She loves to dress herself.

Mark gets stuck

Mark could not quite make it up the driveway.  He had to get out of his car (in his work shoes), go change and bundle up, get out the snow blower, and clear the drive way so he could get in.  

The boys are back in town

 Joel and Nick came . . .withOUT their wifeys :( . . . to ski.  I think they had a great time, but realized they are not college age any more- hahahaha.  I think the last day of skiing turned into a movie instead.

They are awesome guys and we were so glad they would make the treck.  But next time it would be even better if the ladies, and the kiddos could come.

Funny story- they were going to drive the car through the car wash, and while they were waiting Mark had to get his wallet out of the trunk.  All of the sudden the car in front of them began to back up.  Nick leaned over and started to honk the horn (because Mark was at the trunk) but BOOM! They were hit.  Lucky for Mark it only bumped his knees and all were ok.

This picture just cracks me up.  This is the Malmgren kids, our kids, and Joel.  Watchin some cartoons.

One of the best things about being in Utah . . .

Getting ready to play in the snow takes more time than you actually spend outside. Jensyn is still clearly confused about the weather here (Trying to make the tank top work in the snow?)

Chase doesnt need a sled for a good time

One of my favorite parts of being in Utah is being close to our friends the Malmgrens. They came and helped us unpack, and brought dinner too not once, but twice!!

We are glad the made it up the hill, and also back down safely.

Karen's Wedding!

 

My cousin Karen got married!!! It was a sweet deal for me beacuse I got to pick up my uncles (Lowell, and Andy) and my Dad from the airport and take them to the wedding.  It was really fun.  The highlight was seeing Great Grandpa Hersch.  My kids adore him.  The were so happy to be with Grandpa Hafen too.

Mac attacks the stairs

I was really nervous about how Mac would do in the new house with stairs, lots of stairs. Grandma Lemon worked with him quite a bit to get him to go down on his tummy.

He has gotten really good at it. He has only fallen twice, but has recoved well both times:)

A'mooh and Patrice

A'mooh and Patrice had a conference in Utah so we got to hang out! The girls thought it was super sweet they could go swimming.

Welcome to Utah SUCKA

Dia was nice enough to drive with me and the kids and the dogs to Utah for the first time. It was a good thing too because I think I would have had a heart attack. The house we rented is on the top, the very tip top of point of the mountain in Draper. So it is way, way, way up high. I kept telling Dia "I think we missed the turn" But we haddn't. The house is really pretty. The snow too I guess if you like that sorta thing. This is a picture of our back yard that first weekend. Notice how it is about to Mark's waist. Is snowed so bad my Dad's truck could not make it up the street. I just kept thinking "what the hell!"