Winter Wonderland

This is a picture of our backyard after last week's storm.

The kids were loving the snow.

Little brothers

They love to give each other loves.

Say "cheese"

Sam was trying to move a washer in the snow. After a big slip the washer fell right on his face. After about 30 stitches his face should heal great.

Fun and Exciting Week

Sam's brother Mike left Wednesday to the MTC. He will be serving his mission in Des Moines Iowa. We already miss him like crazy.
Having dinner Tuesday night.
Classic bath pictures.
I was able to spend a few days in Rexburg with my sister-in-law Becca and soon to be sister-in-law Shauna. My mother-in-law watched the kids and I got to enjoy a few days with the girls. It was really fun and I loved college life when I was in it, but it also reminded me how grateful I am to have that part of my life over with. Thanks for the fun girls.

Better Late than Never: Halloween Pictures

Sammy was Woody and yes, Dean was Piglet. Sam and I both thought he was man enough to pull off a pink Piglet costume, be everyone still mistaked him for a girl. He makes a pretty funny looking girl. It was a lot of fun and the kids thought they were in heaven with all the candy they got.

My Funny Boys

These kids don't have to do a lot to make me laugh. They are really becoming great friends and it's so fun to watch them play and interact together.

Lost my camera for a while/but now it's found

Sorry, haven't been the best blogger. My family was here for a week, which was a ton of fun, we finally finished our basement meaning a lot more unpacking, and to top it all off I lost my camera for a few weeks. Hopefully there will be some new updates soon.

TN Jensen Ranch

Our last big "outdoor" weekend before winter begins. We spent the weekend at a ranch over 10,000 feet. You feel like you are in a different world because you are in the middle of nowhere. It's beautiful, especially right now that all the leaves are changing. The best part is seeing all the wild animals everywhere. We didn't see any this time, but the Jensen's say they always see bears.

Can you believe this view?

The story of my life, Dean was not happy Sammy was trying to get on the four wheeler with him.

Just relaxing and enjoying the fresh air.

He is getting so big. I love he can say "cheese."

My little man Dean.

Dean with his aunt Becca.

The boys with their aunt Lizzy. She was great to take the boys on so many four wheeler rides.

The kids were in heaven with all their tractor rides.

The man lift, it was like a roller coaster ride.

The kids did not want to get off.

A couple of weeks ago we went to the zoo. Can you believe this white alligator? It came right to the window. I was even scared.

Growing up

Sorry about the upside down picture, I couldn't figure out how to flip it.

We just got a pass at the Discovery Gateway in Salt Lake. The kids just love it. There is so much for them to do and it's fun to watch them explore and learn. I have to watch Dean though, he is such a bully and picks on all the kids smaller and even bigger than him. I even had a mom chew me out because Dean tackled her son. I just told her sorry, even though deep down I wanted to tell her that her son is a whimp. The Discovery Gateway has all these fun costumes for the kids to wear. Sammy liked the cow costume best.

I walked outside and this is what Sammy created. He told me it was a tractor. Pretty creative for using pieces of chalk and scraps of wood.

Sammy's new obsession is painting. I might have a future artist on my hands.

Allridge Family Reunion

Our family spent the weekend in Island Park Idaho. It was fun to be so close to Yellowstone and in cooler weather. We are lucky to have such good family.

Sammy and his cousin Kendra on the little motorcycle.

The kids were fascinated with the bears.

Dean would not leave his Uncle Dave. It was nice to have a full time babysitter.

We went to a rodeo and Sammy liked the bull head.

Me and my boys. My favorite things in the world.

My best friend. He's the best.

Some of Sam's younger siblings. They make the family fun.

What would I do without my sister-in-laws?

Dean with his Uncle Mike. He just got his mission call to Des Moines Iowa.

My little buddy. Now that he talks like crazy, he really is my main source of conversation. He's the best.

Thanks grandma Allridge for the fun reunion. We love you.

You gotta love the pink cowboy hat.

Life Over The Last 2 Months

Yes, I have been quite the slacker, but a lot has been going on and it's the summer, so I finally decided to buckle down and recap the last 2 months. Enjoy.

Dean turned 1 on May 24th, Happy Birthday!

We love the new boat Allen. This is how we have been spending our weekends.

Katie's beauty school graduation.

Swimming at a resort in Chandler for Katie's graduation. I was able to leave Sammy at home and go with just Dean. It felt nice to have just one baby again, I think Dean liked all the attention too.

Celebrating the 24th of July at East Canyon. Sammy loves squirting people with his squirt guns.

Yes, my baby loves to eat dirt, sand, even snails. Welcome to my life.

At the petting zoo in Pioneer Village for the 24th.

My kids love Popsicles.

I am learning to enjoy yard work, this was my latest project.

Lake Powell.

Lizzy and Sammy.

Sam and Sammy surfing behind the boat.

Sam surfing.

I can do it too.

My little family.

Celebrating my birthday at Lake Powell.

My birthday pinyata.

Dean thought it was funny to wear Elmo's head.

My boys.

The kids loved their island.