New Years, St. George Trip

We went to St. George for a second Christmas (with my family) and for New Years. My sister was also still there from California, so we had to go visit before she and her family went home. Here's a rundown of our adventures!

Second Christmas morning at Grandma & Grandpa St. George's house.

Our last minute trip to Zion on New Years Eve, where we found snowy red mountains, which were beautiful, but cold. The girls, and babies mostly just stayed in the car. We utilized all 8 seat belts in our car so we could all go together which was pretty squishy, especially for my sister who is pregnant, and got stuck in the back between 2 rug rats. The three of them fell asleep on the way there.


On New Years we went on a bike ride. My mom got a sweet new bike I was able to use, Justin used a bike of my dad's, we took our bike trailer with this in mind. My mom's bike is so comfortable and rides so smooth and nice. (Forgive my looks! pegged pants(I had already ripped them on the other bikes chain), helmet, and hunching over to reach the handlebars= not a good look for me!) We also took Izac's bike with us so he could do some practicing.

We took Justin and introduced him to the cool park that we found the last time we went down without him.

Izac and I scaled the rope bridge, which was quite the accomplishment, even for me.

Where's Alex?


We watched the U game, with lots of bad for you, yummy treats and snacks. Good thing we look so good in RED! Justin did get his degree from that school, so we have a little pride! GO UTES!

On the way home we stopped to see my Grandma and Grandpa in Cedar City. My Grandpa's new hobby is to go to the DI and thrift store and get things to refinish. He repainted this rocking horse and my boys were in heaven!

I love this picture, they are both having a grand ol' time!

We were also able to stop in Orem and visit with Justin's only living grandparent, his Grandpa Dorn. It was so good to see him and talk to him for a bit, since we don't see him often. I didn't get a picture of the event, the kids were out of control after being in the car for about 3 hours, but I wanted to document that we saw him as well.

That's most of it, Justin will have to blog his favorite event of the trip another time. (I'll probably end up doing it if I want it done before next year though).

We had a Happy New Year and hope you did too. It feels good this year, I have a spirit of renewal about me, and hope that I can make some changes for the better. Happy New Year!(a little late, but oh well)

Simply Having a Wonderful Christmas Time!

Sorry this is going to be a long one, lots of pictures!

This is really a run down of some of our December adventures.

It's not over yet. We still have to hit St. George.

We had lots of fun, and got spoiled as usual.

We were glad to see some friends, and lots of family.

It's this season that reminds us what life is really about,

and also reminds me that I am loved and very blessed!

Here's some pictures of this Christmas time.

Decorating the tree

We got to go to St. George to see the twins in real life. They are so cute, and tiny!



Krista came home with us and spent the week!

On Christmas Eve...........

These handsome men went tubing at a place called Gorgoza, where you don't even have to hike back up the hill, they pull you up on a rope tow..............

with these people

Then we went to Gma & Gpa Kusterle's for a delicious dinner.

Izac made up some songs, and pretended to play the guitar.

Grandma gave all the cousins Christmas jammies, and talked to us about the true Christmas.

This little man dressed up as an elf.

Then we went home to get ready for Santa, so we got him out some cookies and milk.

And the Jolly old Elf left us this spread, we must have been GOOD!

Our happy family on Christmas day!!!!

Some St. George fun!

We got together with a family friend for a little bit in St. George, when we went to see the twins. I met her and my sister at a park, where they had ridden cruiser bikes. I went for a little spin on one, and then put Alex in the basket for a picture. We had a good time, and it made for a fun picture.

little packages, small miracles

My twin nieces were born last night at 11:14 & 11:15 PM
All healthy and happy!
Baby A weighed 5 lbs. 1oz.
Baby B wieghed 5 lbs. even.
Now I just can't wait to see them in real life!
YEA!
Congratulations Kurtis and Iva!!!

(thanks to my sister Krista for these pictures)

I'm old!!!

I turned a big fat 30 this weekend. It's weird, 30 always sounded so old........until now.

but I just especially wanted to say..........

I feel so blessed. Although I felt like I was attached to my phone all day, I had so many people think of me. Some who I was surprised would even remember, and some who have seldom remembered years before. It was amazing!

Thank you, thank you, thank you, for all the phone calls, texts, and gifts, I really needed it!!!!

I feel so loved, and had a wonderful day!

*Thanks especially to Justin who made sure that I was the queen for the day, and made it extra special! I love my boys!!!

Thanksgiving Fun!

Crazy Indians!!!!

Crafty Spice

So just call me crafty spice. I just whipped this little beanie up for Alex yesterday. I knew how to make the hat part, but the ear flaps, and ties are new, and I love it!!! Now if he'd just keep it on.

I didn't know I was this talented, the crafty God's were good to me!

(Don't worry thats an orange in his mouth, sorry it looks gross)

California

Here are a few pictures from when the boys and I went to California to visit my sister, with my mom, grandma, and other sister, in October. We didn't do much there, except shop, eat, and go to the beach. Next time we'll hopefully go to Disneyland!

GOOGLES!

Lucille's BBQ restaurant

Squished in the van, fun?! My Gram and I.

She'll wish she didn't pull ugly faces

when she sees this

The back seat

The Beach

Alex' first touch of the ocean, He LOVED it!

Every time I took him out he cried, and tried to crawl back to the water.

It was so fun to hang out with my fam. It's sad my brother and his wife couldn't be there, it will be so fun when they will be able to come with us, with their little boy, and twin girls.

Thanks Kylee, and Andy, for moving somewhere fun for us to visit. Hopefully we'll be back soon!

What does your front yard look like today?

This is what ours looks like. A wonderland of snow. Is it Christmas? Alex is fascinated by it, it's so cute to see him get excited and jibber jabber in his own language while he stands at the window watching the snow fall.

I'm trying to stay positive, but seriously I don't like the snow, other than to look at. I'm not ready for this yet. I'm not looking forward to trooping through the snow with two kids in tow, sick cooped up kids, and having to dress the kids in two extra layers whenever we have to go anywhere. Bah Humbug!

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This last weekend Justin went to spend some quality time with his friend Dave, at the Texas Motor Speedway. Sounds and looks like fun, hopefully he just doesn't become too involved. If he has anything else to say I'll let him blog about it. Here are some pics I choose to tell of the event!