Catching up with Matayia...

                    We spent Labor Day at Capital Reef with the cousins.  Matayia hiked and hiked and hiked...

 We spent a cold few minutes at Bryce Canyon....

Matayia spent a fun, cold night at temple square enjoying the Christmas lights with cousins

And swung and swung at the annual Christmas pinata...

She was a pro at ice skating on the pond in Gunnison

And unwrapped her Ipod touch for Christmas!!

She made a snow fort at the annual ski trip

And did a little skiing with the cousins. 

Matayia had a crazy fun time at the gym

And She had a fun time climbing the tree in Grandma Great's back yard.

                                                  We did some exploring at the Discovery Center

Matayia visited the state capital in Boise Idaho

And she learned a thing or two on how to "work" the tooth fairy.

So, I can explain...

A few months ago, Ok so maybe more like 8 months ago. I sorta forgot about my blog, well i didn't really forget. I was waiting for our family halloween picture from our ward party. I am a little obsessive about not blogging out of order. And that is how it all started....me slacking on my blog. So here is the pic that started it all....

                                      We were pirates this year, Ok I guess that was last year.

We even got Greg to dress up with us.  Though when we all dressed up on Halloween he wouldn't get back into his costume.  So I am glad that we got pictures at the ward party. 

Matayia choose indians last year, Kaitly choose pirates this year, who knows what we will be next year. 

Funny Video

O the simple joy of being a kid.

Hee Haw Farms

We were excited when Elsha came to town and invited us to go to Hee Haws with her. It has been a few years since we had been there and it has changed alot. I would have to say the "corn sandbox" was definitely the highlight. Avery was quite mad when she had to get out.

We buried a few kids....

Some deeper than others!!

We of coarse attempted a slip and slide move.

And just had a good time!

There was also a corn maze, which we briefly tried out and then decided was not the best idea for directionally changed people. (like me) Randy did try to convince Matayia to go back in with him but she wasn't diggin the maze either. We went on a tractor ride, rode a big slide on gunny sacks and even chased a few pigs. All and all we just enjoyed being together with our family!!

Really?

How is it that she always seems to get stuck under the table?

Kindergarten Field Trip

I am dreading the day when my kids don't think I am cool anymore. For now they beg me to come to help at school. So I figure I better take advantage of them wanting me there now. And I was happy to join Kaitlyn on her first field trip as a kindergartner.

Kaitlyn, Caleb and Kyle

Kaitlyn and Cole

For my non bus rider, riding the school bus is just as exciting as going on a field trip. I actually think she could just drive around and around on the bus and Kaitlyn would of had a good time.

Cole, Kaitlyn, Caleb, Kaylee

Kaitlyn and Caleb

Note... There are kids in Kaitlyn's class whose names don't start with a "C" or a "K" Funny that I didn't take any pictures of any of them.

Cheer Camp

Kaitlyn was so excited to go to the cheer camp at Lone Peak with her friends. She came home and practiced her dance for the next 3 days. When Friday night came it was freezing cold, but she was still wanting to go and perform at the high school football game. So we bundled up.(Greg had roundtable) And we braved the cold. But right after halftime we darted to the car, for some needed warmth. She may have been cold, but she sure looked cute.