MORE FUN IN VAIL

We rode the gondola to Adventure Ridge at the top of the mountain. Brynlee rode a pony and jumped on the bungee trampoline. I did the climbing wall and the bungee trampoline too. It was a fun place and it couldn't be in a better location.

                                                        Dinosaur dig

FUN IN VAIL

our view from our balcony

Halle and I at our birthday party

on top of the mountain...what a view

DURANGO, CO

We took Brynlee to the Train Museum in Durango. She had a blast touring the different train cars.

MESA VERDE NATIONAL PARK

Our next stop was Cortez, CO. Mesa Verde was incredible. The cliff dwellings are amazing. It was fun to see.

MONUMENT VALLEY

We went to Vail, CO with my family and on the way we stopped at Monument Valley.

SUMMER FUN

We've  been trying to stay cool in the 100+ degree weather. Even the pool doesn't cut it. Brynlee has learned to go across on the monkey bars all by herself. I think she's part monkey...what does that say about Kevin??

                            Don't worry she was okay...just a bloody lip and nose. Just kidding.

   Hot tub in St.George in June???

Playing sharks and minnows with ex-foe

NEIGHBORHOOD CAMPOUT!!

Last weekend we decided to have a little campout by our basketball court in our neighborhood with a couple of families in our ward. We rolled our bbq over and roasted marshmallows and made smores. Unfortunately, it was extremely windy and it rained on and off. Brynlee wasn't a fan of the tent blowing in her face while she was trying to sleep. We ended up going back home at 11:30 so we could have a good night sleep. I think next time we should actually go somewhere cool. Here are some pictures of our extreme adventure.

                                                                                    My handsome husband

DANCE DANCE DANCE

Last week Brynlee had her first dance recital. Lets just say she takes after her mommy. After her first dance she didn't want to go back up for her second because she doesn't like people looking at her or clapping for her. It was still adorable but I'm sure it will be a while before she does it again.

THE BIG 5

The beginning of March, Kevin and I celebrated our 5th anniversary. We treated ourselves to a couple nights at Lake Las Vegas...by ourselves. When we got there we discovered that there wasn't much to do. The Hoover Dam was only about 20 minutes away and Lake Mead was practically next door. Since neither of us had ever been there we decided to check it out. On the way we came across a  helicopter ride that we couldn't pass up. It took us over part of Lake Mead. I felt like I was on 'The Bachelor' :). We finally made it to Hoover Dam and now I can check that off my list.                         This is a bridge being built by Hoover Dam. It's crazy to see the men working so high.

Our hotelThis is Kevin killing me at Risk. Of course I didn't get a picture of me killing him the game before.

ANGEL CHILD

SOME REASONS I'M ALMOST INSANE:
These are only some but they all happened within a 24 hour period.

Brynlee...
-cut a hole in ANOTHER pair of pants.
-tore pages out of my scriptures, crinkled even more pages, then threw them in the trash can.
-snapped Kevin's phone in half (fortunately, it's not the one he uses).
-peed on the rug.
-stuffed wet wipes down the vent in her bedroom.
-wrote on her white shirt with black pen.
-counted to 3 then sent me to my room.
-poured cups and cups of water all over my sister's kitchen floor.
-threw an unconsolable fit after leaving her cousin's house.


REASONS WHY I'M NOT INSANE YET:
Brynlee's...
-spirited personality.
-willingness to help me clean, cook and do laundry.
-love of dance...she's very exotic.
-cuteness, she's the cutest girl I've ever seen.
-cute little prayers.
-hugs and kisses and more kisses.

Parenthood is definitely difficult but we love Brynlee very much. Life would be very boring if she wasn't around causing havoc.

GOLD IN VANCOUVER

I just got done watching Evan Lysacek win the gold medal in men's figure skating. It was a tight competition and the USA brought home the gold after two perfect programs. I love the Winter Olympics. Go Evan!!!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!

Kevin and I were able to have a rare date for Valentine's Day. We went to dinner and a movie (creative I know) and it was so great to spend time with him without the distraction of a 3 year old. Thanks Whit for babysitting. Kevin gave me a much needed gift card for a professional massage. I'm so excited to be pampered for a whole hour.


We have early church on Sunday, so on Saturday morning Brynlee and Kevin made me breakfast in bed. Brynlee was so proud of herself for helping Daddy. It was a fun and special Valentine's Day. I'm so grateful for my little family.

PHOTO SHOOT

This morning before we had even gotten dressed, Brynlee wanted me to take pictures of her. These are just a few of her beautiful shots. I don't know where she gets it, Kevin and I both hate getting our pictures taken.