Building a house

My kids are sleeping in this morning. They must have played HARD yesterday. Santa brought this awesome climber for Christmas. The boys and their friend, Temiko, spent all day playing outside and building their "house". They took their wagon to the wash and hauled all the rocks to make their rooms. Then found dead bushes in the wash to make walls. After hours and hours of playing I finally had to drag them in for dinner.

He's a bike ridin' fool

Look at my Jackson go! He learned to ride a two wheeler quite a while ago but has needed help starting. About two weeks ago he figured out he could start by himself if he started next to our patio columns and used them to push himself off. After a day of doing that he could start by himself. Today Dad took the training wheels off his big bike and look at him go!

Just because flowers

Damon brought me followers today. When I asked why he said, "just because you looked sad this morning."

Piggies for the girl

My girl can finally sport pig tails. We are both so happy

We're Rugged, We're Maniacs

Damon, our friend Tony and I ran the Rugged Maniac, a 5k obstacle course race.

Here we are at the beginning, it was Cold!

One of the many obstacles, a super slide into icy water.

A sprint to the finish.

And the finish. We had so much fun!

The kids loved their "race" too.

Happy Halloween!

Lucy MonkeyGhost Jackson

Alien Harrison

Wonder Woman

Appy irday Upple Loop

Today was my brother Luke's birthday. He would be 41 years old.

It has become tradition for my kids and I to let balloons go on Luke's birthday. We added something to our tradition. We bought ourselves gifts, wrapped them and then opened them after letting the balloons go. It made me feel good to buy my kids (and myself) something and it was fun to open gifts. The best part was hearing Lucy sing "Appy irday Upple Loop."

I hope to create memories for my kids around my brother because they don't have any memories about him.

Caramal...Candy...Apples

It wouldn't be Fall without caramel apples.

Kids fine. Parents sick.

Boys happy to watch TV. Little Girl wants attention.

Cabin fever Mom. Tired Dad.

Ugh!

White Tanks

Our family hike.

Meet the fauxhawk

New haircuts...

Shopping

While shopping with the kids Lucy took the jacket we were going to buy and found a cozy seat to try it on.

Welcome Pokemon

Meet the newest member of our family. Pokemon the beta fish.

Havasupai

What an Adventure!

Our first time hiking Havasupai was awesome, despite the freezing nights, heavy packs, and dead car battery. The beauty of the falls and being with family made every mile worth it.