Midway Adventure

We went on a weekend getaway up to Midway and we had such a marvelous time!  Right near our condo was a great sledding hill.  Scott was great to lug the children up the hill while I trudged behind him.  They all had so much fun sledding (mostly, Izzy was unhappy because she didn't want to but I think she still had fun).

 Later that night after swimming in the pool and watching a movie and playing some games we headed out for dessert to the Zermatt.  We each chose something delicious.

 Then we headed to the Midway Ice Castles (along with nearly everyone else around).  It was cool but super crowded so it was hard to enjoy.

New Years Eve Fiesta Style!!

We celebrated New Years Eve with Spain this year and it was so much fun!!

We had yummy food (only Scott's Spanish Tortilla and my Mom's Spanish peanuts were authentic but everything was delicious!), great friends and fun activities!  I neglected to get a picture of food or the "Pin the Tail on the Donkey" that Ashley requested but you can see in several pictures people playing games and mariachi music was playing in the background (which made me giggle).

It was delightful to celebrate as a family and to celebrate early and enjoy the rest of the evening at home with the kids.  Hopefully this is a great start to a new tradition!

 Cassie and Scott Chappell, Conner, Jon and Deborah Fairbanks, and Annie Eddy

 Jonny Hulse, Brandon Eddy, and Trevor and Nathan Fairbanks

 Eleanor, Bethany and Maggie Hulse

 Scottie, Grandma and Grandpa

 Izzy's décor from the bottom looking up

Chappell boys

Ryan's Advances to 2nd class in Scouting

I'm proud of how hard Ryan works in scouts.  He enjoys being with his friends and he has had great leaders over the years.  I love to see the kind of young man that he is growing into and how Scouting makes him better.

Time with Dad

On occasion Scott works out at home in the kitchen.  Today he was lucky enough to have two new recruits.

 

The kids love it when dad is silly and makes them laugh.

 

Sleepy Sickies

When the colds hit our house it didn't skip the boys.  For some reason Ryan chose to sleep on the couch so when Tommy woke up (unhappily) and found him there, he climbed up and fell back asleep.  Cute boys.  Love them.

My Handsome 12 year old

This has been a summer of big events for Ryan.  He turned 12 in the summer (while on the Boy Scout National Jamboree) and then was able to receive the Aaronic Priesthood. The week after he got home.  His first time passing the sacrament was the next Sunday.  I think he was excited but a little bit intimidated.  It was nice for him to be surrounded by boys that he knows well and respects and who were able to lead him in this new responsibility and adventure.

 Doesn't he look sharp as he heads off for his first Sunday passing the sacrament?  He was very excited and even got to pass to Scott for his first time. 

Makeup Photo Shoot

Izzy and Hannah decided to do silly makeup and wanted pictures taken afterwards.  Since the boys were gone that evening, I decided I'd do makeup and nails for them so we could do a better photo shoot.  I really should have done their hair, but seriously, considering the fact that Thomas was at my feet, I think things turned out quite well.

 Tommy wanted in on the photo action - I'm aware he's missing clothes, but he has a diaper on so I think we get bonus points.