Sledding (and ice skating) in a winter wonderland!

"The Hill"- found a great place to go sledding!

Tyler going down for the first time.

Just before Dave biffed it:-)

Chase-this boy is the most fun to watch. He really enjoys life and sure lights up mine!

Pure joy!

Ryan going down for probably the hundreth time....

Where does he find the energy???

The girls had a frighted look on their faces nearly every time they went down but they would always jump off and scream, "I want to go again!"

Top of the hill...Jenna is stepping outside her comfort zone by going down by herself. Way to go Jenna!

Love the reflection of Jenna in Dave's glasses. We'll call this one "the apple of Dad's eye".

This is the story; girls want to go down with mom one more time, we need help getting start down, Chase so kindly volunteers, right as we get going-Chase decides he wants to join us. Now, if you could see our faces close up you'd be cracking up. Mine is saying, "OH NO!" and Chase's is saying, "OH YEAH!" We all made it down safe and sound though. All's well that ends well:-).

We had so much fun that we are taking the kids again tomorrow since more snow is on the way.

December 29; I take the kids ice skating to a little outdoor rink here in South Jordan. It is so fun to see how much joy my kids get from small and simple things.

Jenna-my little princess.

Chase-unless this boy breaks a bone he never gives up or cries. He is one tough boy with a lot of sweet spirit.

Tyler's skates weren't comfortable so he wore his shoes and did what all big brothers do...terrorized his younger brothers (and sisters).

Meagan- I just want to kiss every little freckle of this girls nose just looking at this picture!

Group picture! Poppop went with us too!

I was very impressed that a 68 year old man woul attempt this. Way to go Dad!

After about 4 falls he decided enough was enough (which I was grateful for seein' how I didn't want to end up in the hospital).

Of coarse we brought penty of hot chocolate and everyone loved it as much as the skating. So did I...maybe that is why I am up at 4 am writing this blog.

The only thing missing from these moments/pictures are all our cousins. We wish that you were here. We hope you are having a great Christmas too and send out love and hugs!

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Happy 11th birthday, Ryan!

2 months old...

first time on knee board at Lake Powell; 2 1/2 years old...

4 years old...

first day of school at 5 years old...

My Ry guy at 11 yrs old. Happy birthday! Ryan is a very kind hearted, grounded, full of energy and love boy. He is very tender hearted and has a very strong spirit. Thank you for making my life more enjoyable, Ryan! I love you past the moon and back!