Love of February

Thought I would add a note and post a few pics from our visit to
Mt. Hood with the family. It was great to have Sean come visit
from CA. So, as Aerin posted earlier - we took a day to go play in the
snow. It has been awhile since we had a family snow day. We had so
much FUN! It was a great day! Maddy was so funny as she kept plopping
down in the snow and sliding around. Gavin & Tori did great on their
snowboards with Blayne & Sean's helpful guidance. I did the picture
taking, cheering and just enjoyed being out in the beautiful mountains
with my family.
This month we were saddened to learn of several friends and family
who have lost loved ones. Our thoughts and prayers have been with them!
I am so thankful for our eternal blessings! Time with family and friends
doing simple things and just making time to be together are memories
to cherish! I am thankful for friends and family who have been such great
examples of faith when trials are before them!
Now, we will see if I can post some pics from the snow adventure, (if I can
remember how to do it!!!!!)
Love 'n hugs, Mary :)

Some Cute Pics!

We have taken a few trips to the parks and also a trip to Prineville to visit Uncle Jake and Aunt Ashley's. Blayne is still helping Uncle Jake build Aunt Ashley's house.
Sunday morning on our way we stopped in Government Camp to have breakfast at The Huckleberry Inn, it was fabulous. As cold as it was we walked through town and hit up a few ski shops. the kids had fun. Gavin loved his breakfast, he managed to finish it all. So here are just a few fun pictures.

Family Fun in the Snow!

Blayne and Sean trying to make the most of Sean's trip to Oregon tried to make up to Mt. Hood as many times as possible. I think they did pretty well. Thursday Victoria played hookie from school and we took the kids up to use their snowboards that Uncle Sean bought them for Christmas. Sean wasn't here for Christmas so this is their first chance to take them up, and take them up with Sean.

Gavin did great and was boarding all by himself by the end of the afternoon. Victoria also took a short run without Sean holding on to her. I am definitely proud of the effort they put in and since they both had a positive experience I think it will be that much easier to get them both up again.

Blayne and Sean went up boarding by themselves on Friday and Gavin asked if he could go. Blayne told him maybe next time, he was quite disappointed. He was sure he could go and keep up with them. I definitely think he is a natural, but maybe not quite ready to go with the big boys.

While the boys were boarding the rest of us went back and forth sledding. G'ma and G'pa, Maddy and I took turns sledding. Maddy didn't even need a sled, she was perfectly fine with wallowing all over in the snow. I think she may be part penguin. Hmmm, what does that make me? It must come from Blayne! :)