I spent quite a few days this past week feeling proud of myself. You see, I had taken days and days to compile our photos and blog entries from 2010 and place them in our latest book. It was a major accomplishment in my life. The books finally arrived yesterday and I was quite happy.
In my moment of happiness, I decided that I would continue going through our pictures and perhaps make books for years past that I hadn't done. Whilst in this process, I realized that there were several pictures from last year that weren't in my book! Swear word! My book was processed, printed, and mailed and NOW I realize that several things were missing. What to do?
I have decided that it is better late than never. I shall post the pictures now and they will have to jump into our 2011 book. Perhaps our posterity will not be smart enough to notice my sneaky, little trick.
So to catch ourselves up...we did end up going to the dam for a little swim with friends. The girls had a blast and I enjoyed watching them explore and swim. So nice to have a wonderful place to live and wonderful friends to share it with.
Even the snorkel gear made it out of its bag. Not sure they could see much in that sparkly, clear water but they did their best.
For some reason, children have no problem with having sand down their pants. Not my personal favorite.
Obviously, Aeva, was quite concerned about drowning in the 2 inches of water she decided to explore. Hilarious.
The girls found these glasses on the beach. They ended up being the treasured item. The kids were begging and bargaining over who would get to take these beauties home with them.
An awesome day at the beach.
Now for missed activity #2. Our cousin has a friend with horses. They had them out one night and invited the girls to take a ride. My girls LIVE to ride horses and will never have their own so this was an exciting moment. They had a blast! Thanks, Celeste!
And now for our trip to the Gateway in SLC. Ignore the sign on the bottom of the buffalo. I do not consider "standing" on the buffalo as "climbing." They are completely different activities.
The term "Gateway" to my girls simply means...swimming. Thus, we came totally prepared.
We convinced Grandma Rett that if she was "spiritually in-tune" with the fountains that she wouldn't get wet. See for yourself.
Aeva was happier out of the water than she was in it.
Then it was off to the Sky Box for a little lunch.
Anyone aware that the Sky Box has an arcade on the other side of it? Apparently the kids did!
The Trax ride back home. An awesome afternoon. In fact, posting about it in the middle of January makes me a little jealous of our swimsuits and shorts. Summer WILL come again.
A random banana picture that I felt was blog worthy. Might indicate that it is time for some banana bread.
Ice Cream at the Oaks.
Our Slip n Slide. Small, grassy hills make for hours of fun.
Aeva's first experience with cereal.
Maddie after the first day of her first soccer tournament. Gotta love playing 2-3 games in 100+ degree weather. Go Vipers!
Our friends, the Rackham's, came down from Washington for a visit. I pay their grandpa to live close to us so that we can see them every once in a while. I grew up with their mom...one of my closest friends. How is it possible that I didn't get a picture of her? Love you, Michele.
More soccer...this is the day Maddie's uniform and bag arrived in the mail.
Annual swim lessons.
Twister.
Aeva and Piper.
Business day at school. Maddie sold candy airplanes as her "occupation."
Puppet show. I think this is supposed to be what Maddie will look like in 60 years.
A small game of "pile up." Even Oats joined in.
Our biggest (and most decorated) snowman.
Igloo making.
Clown noses.
Um... aprons? Can you see why I couldn't just pass up such priceless photos?
Kati and Troy finishing the Ogden Half Marathon.
Happy 2010!
