SLC Gymanstics

TEMPLE SQUARE

Temple Square is one of my all time favorite places to visit. I could list a thousand reasons why I love temple square, but probably the most important reason is the spirit. Every time I have visited temple square--I have felt the spirit, and this time was no different. In addition to basking in the spirit at temple square, I absolutely love watching my kids feel excited about gospel principles. While we were in the North Visitor's Center, Jacob couldn't believe how many different languages The Book of Mormon has been published. He spent forever picking up each book marveling at the sameness yet the difference. A sister missionary read from the German Book of Mormon one of Jacob's favorite scriptures. There was a spirit of truth as she read, and although we couldn't understand the words--we knew the words in English. This Church is true! It is God's church, and being God's church--it must be delivered throughout the world! He loves us--all of us!

The kids thought it would be funny to pretend a proposal in the same spot where their daddy proposed to me.

Gymnastics Meet

Amber competed against more teams than she ever has before. She placed third in every event except Floor, which she placed 6th. She placed 3rd in the all around competition. I am so proud of Amber's hard work and dedication.

Hailey was so nervous that she couldn't watch. She used the magazine to cover her eyes.

9.25-3rd Place

3rd Place

Beam-9.25

Vault-9.15

Bars-9.05

Floor-8.875

2015

Happy New Year’s Continued…
DAY 3

Gaming, Sledding, Snowshoeing--let the fun continue!

One evening I spent hours building Legos with Jacob. After we were finished for the night, Jacob said, "Thanks, Mom! That was so much fun!" The next morning Bryan picked up where I left off. I thought it was so cute watching these two build. It was such a bonding experience for all three of us!

SLEDDING

Never Eat Yellow Snow (Good thing it wasn't yellow.)

SNOWSHOEING

After finishing our snowshoeing adventure, we packed our belongings and started for home. I am always sad to leave the cabin. I literally feel grumpy. I wish we could play all of the time, but I guess its the moments we get to play that make us grateful for when those moments come again. And its the work in between that helps us appreciate the play.

2015

Happy New Year’s Continued…
DAY 2

For Day 2, we somewhat repeated Day 1. We started our day by playing our new favorite game, followed by sledding!

Jacob posing as a trick-sty player.

Bryan and Jake acting tough, and Amber being her cute self.

Sledding:
I wish I could articulate the fun that occurs when we go sledding. We spend hours competing for the longest run, and giggling at each spill or bump. We create new games, and competitions. We simply enjoy being together.

Excitement to begin with...

Fear Setting in...

Absolute Joy!

Amber taking a break from sledding.

Hailey thinking she had made the new "WORLD RECORD". (We really get into to things like that.)

I was a bit worried about going down the big hill. I never use to be afraid, but now my body hurts differently than it once did, and I was a bit nervous.

A run with my sweetie.

Happy New Year's

Happy New Year’s

We woke up Wednesday with absolute anticipation--we were going to the cabin to celebrate New Year's! All five of us were thrilled. For me--I was excited for the break; for the kids--they were excited for the snow, and for Bryan--he was excited about football. However, better than all of these reasons for loving the cabin, and a reason we all love the cabin--is the reason that we have uninterrupted family time. Each and every time we go to the cabin we grow together as a family. This place is a gift, and we are so grateful. 

DAY 1
We spent hours and hours playing, "Cover Your Assets". It's a strategy game we got for Christmas, and we love it! I looked up at the clock after playing for quite some time, and was shocked to see that we had been playing for hours! I couldn't believe so much time had passed. After sitting inside for so much time, the kids and Bryan went on a snowshoeing adventure!