DISNEYLAND

We spent December 1st-6th in Disneyland with my brother and his family and three of my sisters and their families. We had so much fun!!
I have so many pictures that
I wasn't sure how to show them.

We were able to fly so here are
some pictures at the airport
And yes that is my sister on Heiko's lap

Here are the characters that
Aysia and Austin were able to see

Colton really didn't care about that

Some of the rides we went on

Hotel time. We stayed at the
Tropicanna right across the street
Colton didn't feel very good for
much of the time we were there
I felt so bad but luckily the last day he was feeling better and able to get some rides in

Hanging out and having fun. Thanks everyone for such a great time. I love all of you!!

19 YEARS

Heiko and I have been married for
19 wonderful years today!!!

HALLOWEEN IN ST. GEORGE

We got to celebrate Halloween in St. George this year with my brother and his family. The adults went to THRILLER at the Tuacahn.
We absolutely loved it.

The kids got to carve pumpkins
with their cousins

They had a trunk or treat
and also went out trick or treating
Most people were wanting to TAKE Colton's candy not give him any!

We also played the wii, ate
and even did a little hiking

We had a blast. Thank you Michael and Julie. Can't wait until next Halloween :)

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Heiko is fortunate enough to be working in a place he loves. He has a wonderful boss and great co-workers. I am greatful for such a hard working husband!!

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ARROW OF LIGHT

Austin was awarded his ARROW OF LIGHT in scouts a couple of weeks ago. We are so proud of him and how hard he has worked!

He also raced in the pinewood derby

The hat was what Heiko wore when he was in scouts and Austin thinks it's so cool
that he has decided he want to wear it to scouts!

OUR LAST TRIP

My brother and his family came to visit from
St. George and luckily the weather
was still really nice that we were
able to have a great day on the lake.
Dad came and so did Kyla & Dave
with their crew

Michael was still able to get up on one ski and wakeboard and we even go
Julie out on the wakeboard.
She wasn't up for long but she did great

Brylie & Brynell just being cute

Aysia wakeboarding and Austin
trying for his first time.
He didn't get up but was proud that
he tried because he was a little scared

Brylie & Austin

Austin & Cody. Cody didn't care much for the boat but he loved the sand

Grandpa & Cody

Michael, Julie & Sadie. Sadie didn't like the life jacket because she couldn't
get her fingers to her mouth to suck on

Matt, Michael, Nicole,Austin,
Brylie, Aysia, Cody & Colton
There is nothing better
than boating and Family!!!

BOATING #3

We ended up at Pineview again. We love the scenery and the beaches there. Grandpa went along with us and so did Kyla & Dave

Grandpa hanging out on the boat
and Colton getting better on the wakeboard
and more daring each time we go out

We finally got the tube out so Austin could have some fun on the water

Aysia got up for her first time on the wakeboard! Way to go!

Kyla & Dave

Grandpa relaxing. That's what he came for!

When we left we went down the Canyon and had a burger at the Oaks.
We ate outside by the river it was a lot of fun

BOATING #2

Our 2nd boating trip was to Pineview reservoir. It was just our family and Colton's good friend Aaron. I think they had as much fun playing in the sand as they did in the water

BOATING #1

The first time we took the boat out was a Saturday evening. We only had a few hours so we ran to Utah Lake. Not our favorite place to go but it's close and the kids didn't care where we went just as long as they were on the boat

Heiko's first attempt at wakeboarding
after about 7 years

Austin was the flag holder

Colton's first time wakeboarding. He did great!

I was even able to still get up on one ski

I loved being out on the water again.
We had a great time :)

'CASH FOR CLUNKERS'

We got a call one Saturday morning from the NY POST about the 'cash for clunkers' program wondering what the KLUNKERS thought about it. Here is the article.

THE KLUNKERS COMMENT ON 'CASH FOR CLUNKERS'

Source: www.nypost.com

NOW that Washington has stopped giving away taxpayer money to people who want to own a new car, there's one question left unanswered: What do the Klunkers think?

LIFE

Last week in scouts Colton moved up a rank and was awarded his LIFE. The next step will be EAGLE. We are so excited and proud of the accomplishments he has made
Now to come up with an EAGLE project....hmmmmm
Any suggestions??

BACK TO SCHOOL

It's hard to believe that summer has come and gone and the kids are back in school

Austin turned 11 yesterday.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUSTIN ;)
he is in 6th grade

Aysia is 14 and in 9th grade

Colton is 16 and in 11th grade! Wow where has the time gone!!!!!!!!

OUR NEWEST ADDITION

We are once again proud boat owners. We have been thinking about getting a boat again for a couple of years and it just happens that we found a deal we couldn't pass up. Unfortunately it happened at the end of summer but that is ok. It was a repo and needs some TLC but nothing we can't do ourselves. We are so excited and so are the kids. It might be a long winter!! But weekends next summer are already booked :)

They were so excited that they couldn't wait to clean it