Better Late Than Never....SNOW!

 We knew it was suppose to snow over the weekend.  And usually I wouldn't hope for snow, but Das wanted to take the boys out sledding on Monday, so this weekend was an exception.

We bundled the kids up and headed to a park in Sandy.  But when we got there, the hill had been worn down to the grass, so we didn't stop.  Instead we had passed a hill at Jordan high school that we went back to and no one was there. 

 But when we got everyone out of the car...we wanted to jump back in.  The wind was so bad and we froze.  Logan did not like it one bit!

 So our 3rd choice was to head into Holladay to Church Hill Junior High.  And it was perfect.  Not a lot of people sledding and there were big and small hills.

 The boys had a great time!  And I took so many pictures, that I couldn't fit them all on here.

My friend Amy met up with us with her little girl Adyson.  She and Logan are so cute together.  Logan could barely move with his snow suit on, so he just sat on the sled and watched.

Das took Logan down a few times and he didn't really know what to think.  But he was smiling.

 There was a small jump that Das and the boys went off of.  Das tried it twice and crashed both times.  His old body was hurting afterwards.

We stayed for an hour or so.  Amy's mom came up to join us for a bit.  I am glad we got a chance to get some sledding in this year.  Now the snow can go away!

A relaxing Presidents Day weekend

We had plans to head out of town over Presidents Day, but changed our minds at the last minute.  I was worried we weren't over the flu quite yet, and didn't want to be traveling with sick kids.  And we have several trips planned in the next couple of months.  So we decided to just relax and enjoy the downtime. 

Saturday the weather was pretty decent, so Das took the boys outside to play some sports.  Tristan didn't stay out very long.  But as soon as Logan woke up from his nap, he wanted to be in on the action.

Ashton is showing an interest in every sport we throw at him.  He will be doing one more year of soccer with his cousins, and then this fall he will join a group of boys in our neighborhood. 

Tristan doesn't show as much interest, but he is excited to play flag football with his friend Connor this Spring.  And then he'll get to play tackle football this Fall.

We are definitely looking forward to warmer weather hopefully in the near near future!  But until then....St. George is sounding very nice.

MEMORIES

It was this time 4 years ago.  February 17th.  It was my good friend Amy's bday.  Amy wanted to get a group of her friends together to celebrate.  Das and I had been hanging out a little and decided we would be each others date for her party.  "Our First Date!"  I remember Das coming to pick me up and sitting on the couch with Tristan while I finished getting ready.  As I walked in the room, Tristan turned to Das and said,"Das, I love you!"  I will never forget that moment.  My heart melted and I thought...I love you too, Das!  I knew I was going to marry this man.

We had such a great night with some of our closest friends.  We went out to dinner at a fancy restaurant, and dancing afterwards. 

That night I met my soul mate, my best friend.  I couldn't ask for a better life.  I have been so lucky.

It is crazy how much has changed since that night.  Last night I got together again for my friend Amy's b-day with another good friend Sharon.  Sharon and I left our kids at home with our hubbys, but Amy brought her little girl Addyson.  She is such a doll.  So happy for good friendships that last through so much.  Friends who stick by you and want what is best for you.  Friends that do not judge for mistakes.  And who lift you up when you fall.  Friends like these are very rare.  I'm glad I have them.  Thanks Amy for letting us share in your B-day.