Happy Birthday Alec

Dear Alec,

Happy Birthday my little cuddle bug. You have the most contagious smile I have ever seen. I took a ton of pictures of you just because I love the way you smile. You just do not take a bad picture. You are now 7 years old and you are such a joy. I love how curious you are and your talent of creating. We are just seeing the amazing things you can build with legos. You have an incredible memory. I love the top picture here of you digging for your treasure. Your safety glasses are adorable. I love the picture of you with your siblings because it is hard to get you all together at one time. The third picture down is my favorite because I love how Sydney has her hand on your shoulder. She is always so protective of you and very helpful. Also, Dad is in this picture so it is great. I like how you opened your presents standing on the chair. I think you were just too excited to sit. The last picture is just classic Alec. SMILE AND ALL. I love you Birthday boy.

MOM

Happy Birthday!!!

Dear Devon,

Today is your birthday and you are 16 years old. I can't believe how fast you have grown. I remember when you were three and couldn't leave home without a guy in your hand and your favorite mask. Now you will be driving and dating and you no longer need me to help you do most things. Remember that I adore you. I think you are funny and strong and smart. Happy Birthday to my First Born Son.

MOM

Lake Powell for UEA!!

We decided to go to lake Powell for the UEA weekend. We left on Wednesday and arrived after dark. We slowly made our way to the Houseboat which belonged to our friends, Kris and Greg Decker. Greg had made it to the Lake before us and had found a spot with the houseboat. Thanks to the full moon we arrived safely. The next morning we got up early to take a boat ride and as we were headed out of the canyon we hit a mountain, as I call it, under the water and ruined our prop and rudder which limited our speed at 5 miles per hour. Bob dropped us off at the houseboat and he and Greg immediately left to try and find another prop but no luck. Bob was able to find someone to hammer out the tangled prop as much as possible but left our boat with a top speed of 10 MPH. The kids still were able to wake surf. We also took the kids to Forgotten Canyon to see the Indian ruins. I had never been to Lake Powell and I was blown away by its beauty. Very few times in my life have I seen anything so spectacular. If you have never been to Lake Powell, you should add it to your list of things to do.

Last Sunday we woke up to Winter in October.

Who would of thought we would get 3 inches of snow on October 13. WOW. Our boat was still sitting in the driveway. Still not winterized and in freezing temps. We sure were scared about the boat as we were taking it to Lake Powell the next week. You can see my poor Halloween decorations under the snow. Poor things.

The top pic is my Dad, Sister Kristi, and brother Scott.
The next is of me and my two sisters, sister-in-law and my mom.
Then my Dad and Scott.
Last is Devon holding Scott and Sidra's baby Euan.

Dad's Birthday

OK...I have been a huge slacker. I hope I can be better at posting. Last Sunday was my Dad's birthday. I had my parents over for dinner and then everyone came for dessert. Scott and Sidra were already in town because of Cooper's baptism on Saturday. Anyway..we had a great time together. We sat around and just talked for quite some time. I am not sure where the kids were. I think they were in my basement making a mess.