The Mountain!

Over Thanksgiving we took our family and went to southern California to visit Tricia and Matthew and their girls. We were able to go to Magic Mountain 2 days in a row! Wednesday (day before Thanksgiving) and on Thursday (Thanksgiving day). It was so fun! I spent most of the time in Kiddie Land with Dallin and Tyler. As did Trish with Maesyn. I don't have very many pictures of Gwendalin and Hunter because they went with Matthew and did quite a few of the bigger rides. I do love the pictures I did get though - I have a one of Tyler and one of Dallin during a roller coaster ride that I love the looks on their faces! It was such a great time! On Thanksgiving morning, Travis and I did one ride together (X2).....it is quite a thrill ride....and it was sooooooooooooo fun! We bought our "photo" when we got off the ride. I have it framed by my kitchen sink now. I don't have a scanner or I would have it on this post as well. Lots of pictures showing the kids with their "hands up" as they rode the rollie coasters - as Dallin called them. Tyler was big enough to do all the kiddie rides and a few of the bigger coasters....he looks so little in the big coaster seats...but he had a BLAST! What a fun time! I love my little family!

2011 Family Pictures

Good Examples...

Today Grandma and Grandpa Carson (aka papa cub and grandma coy) have been married for 63 years. I don't know why this year it struck me as it did, but it did. I realize more and more as I get older that the choices made by those before me have impacted my life more than I realize. These 2 people joined the church after they were married for several years, as a result my mom was able to go to BYU meet my dad and get married in the temple. In turn, I was able to be raised in the church meet my sweetheart and be married in the temple, all because grandma and grandpa made a pivotal choice early in their marriage. My life would be drastically different if they had not made that decision. So, Grandma and grandpa, thank you, for having the courage to do what you have done through your whole lives. Thank you for setting the examples that you have and showing your concern for me continually. That's what families are for!

Halloweenie!

halloween this year was extremely cold and I was miserable. The kids however were perfectly fine and enjoyed a trunk or treat and then a walk around the block for their goods. I think Dallin was a pumpkin last year, but he wanted to be it again this year, which was ok with me since he's a darn cute one and it saved me some $. Gwendalin got to wear makeup which Travis told me can never happen again.....she is way too cute. Tyler was a karate guy- he walks around on a daily basis making chopping sounds and "hi-yawing" everything. Hunter wanted to be a vampire and had way too much fun with the makeup (especially the blood).....he even got to go out with some friends and roam the neighborhood for a while.....I HAVE THE CUTEST KIDDIES EVER!