Sunday, January 29, 2012

Connor's 7th Birthday

Our baby turned 7, it's hard to believe that he is that old already. This year Connor's superhero obsession hasn't changed he just added a new hero, Captain America (and Thor). I made him a Captain America cake which was just what he ordered! Connor is such a sweet boy. He is very loving and VERY smart. He is a great reader and even though his class at school is just starting basic addition (first grade) he is learing his times tables. He loves cheese pizza and would survive on a diet of pizza, strawberry milk, mac and cheese, egg sandwiches and hotdogs, if I would let him. We are constantly trying to get him to eat fruit and veggies but are rarely successful. He'll eat an apple if it is peeled, strawberries, smoothies and an occasional banana. The only vegetable he likes is corn which doesn't fall into the healthy catagory. We made him try spaghetti squash tonite and he almost threw-up and started crying..... we will keep trying.







Saturday, January 28, 2012

Halloween 2011





The cutest Captain America ever!

Jace the Ninja

Marlie as a "dark fairy"

Bryce dressed up as a zombie for his work party, I think he needs a vacation.

Carving pumpkins with Scott's family and grandma J.








Our favorite Halloween treat!

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Trip to Zions

We are in charge of the Hancock reunion next summer so we decided to take a trip to Kanab to check out some options for the reunion. We hiked Zions and it was amazing! We all loved it, even Connor did the hikes without complaint. It was me and the kids first time ever going to Zions. Keaton couldn't go with us because he was at football camp, we felt bad that he missed such a great trip. We found a place for our reunion in Kanab and we are so excited to go back next year!

We didn't get too far up The Narrows hike. The water was at a record high and got chest high or more on adults. So Bryce went a little farther with the kids than I went. I had to stay back and protect my camera. I was worried I was going to fall and drop it.







I love this spot! Doesn't the rock look awesome? This is where I want to do the family picture next year for the reunion.




Marlie turns 13!!

She is an official teenager! Oh no!



Yay! She got an ipod!
She requested chocolate covered strawberries on her cake.

Marlie with her friends Tori and Annika. They got crazy with paint!

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Another Great May Trip!!

I had another perfect trip to see my friends in California! We had so much fun! I stayed with Melinda and got very spoiled. She treats me like a queen, something I'm not used to at all. She took me to get a pedicure after picking me up from the airport. For dinner we got P.F. Changs take-out, because she knows it's my favorite. Another day she took me to get a massage and then we went to the country club she belongs to, Boulder Ridge, for lunch and Dana went with us. Linda, Dana, Melinda, and I went on a two day trip over to the coast. We went to some of our favorite places, Pacific Grove, Point Lobos, Bean Hollow Beach and Monterey. I loved every minute of this trip and being with my girlfriends. It is such a downer to come home and know I have to way a year to go back and see them again!


On the beach at Bean Hollow.
Melinda sifting through the pebbles.



This is a grilled salmon club with avacado. It was the BEST sandwich I have ever had! This is what we had for lunch at the country club.
This is the best meal I have ever had! It is sea bass in lemon butter sauce, au gratin potatoes and fresh vegetables ,mmmmmm. We go here every year when we are in Pacific Grove.




My favorite, California poppies.


Artichokes at Pezzini produce stand near Castroville.




Monterey CA, one of the most beautiful places on earth!


This super cool starfish washed up onto my foot when we were see glass hunting. It was the first time I saw a live starfish at the beach. I through him back to safety after taking his picture!

This is where we almost died! The tide came in and we were trapped. We made a run for it when the wave went back out but it was scary, we couldn't tell how deep it was or how far it was to get to the other side. It was an adventure that day at the beach!

We toured Lula's chocolate factory and got to wear cool hair nets.

Lula's chocolates are to die for!


View from our hike at Point Lobos.

Monday, January 16, 2012

Keaton's 16th birthday

It Happened! Our baby is 16!!! He has been anticipating being 16 for so long, he could hardly wait! He is so happy to be a legal dater, and driver.






I gave Keaton tickets to see Kenny Chesney
in concert! We are so excited!


Sunday, January 15, 2012

New Year, New Determination!

Ok, so it's been 6 months since my blog has seen my face. Sorry blog, I have neglected you and I feel bad about all of the things I have failed to record and preserve. I have a new determination to do better. My goal is to post every Sunday. As for the year I've lost..... I am going to post some highlights! Here are some of the highlights of the year 2011.



Easter