Yellowstone Pics

Yellowstone

We had the Bedells at our house for about a week before the Yellowstone family reunion which was a blast! We made bubble blowing devices, went to Seven Peaks a couple of time, went bowling, and more! It was fun to spend time with them because they live the farthest away so we don't get to see them very often. Our trip to Yellowstone was for the Donald and Carol Hansen family reunion, so Andrew's Aunts and Uncles and cousins were all there. We were missing only a handful of people. It was a great turn out and we had a lot of fun! We went b.b collecting at Margie and Terry's cabin (the kids collected airsoft gun b.b.'s in plastic cups. Some of the kids and I decorated a Christmas tree in the woods with flowers and b.b.'s. :) Sadie, Makaylee and Jenna had a lot of fun catching butterflys around our cabin. We also did makeovers, played games, went fishing, river rafting, on a hike, and of course drove through Yellowstone! We all got up and left by 5:30 am and followed Uncle Brian's itinerary. Our goal was to see a bear. And we did! We saw a grizzly! He was super far away so it just looked like a blob but he turned a certain way while I was looking through the binoculars and I could the outline of his ears and head. So then I believed it really was a bear!

Flaming Gorge!

We went down to Flaming gorge with the Hughes clan (minus Greg) and we had SO much fun! It was beautiful down there! The natural landscapes around us were constantly changing dramatically, it was a fascinating drive. And there were so many beautiful red rock mountains surrounding us in certain parts of flaming gorge, floating down the river through the red rock canyon was especially beautiful. (Red rock is my favorite). It was just a quick trip but we made every second count! We fished, went boating, floated down the green river, played games, ate A LOT and had loads of fun! Jenna was fearless! She LOVES the water! She went tubing with us, was always asking to get out of the boat and swim, and even jumped off the boat into the lake into my arms when we had stopped the boat and were taking a swim break. She sure is one brave little fishy! Oh, and how cool are Grandma and Grandpa Hughes doing tricks on the water skiis!?

Camping!

We have a very busy summer this year which is so much fun! We have been going to Seven Peaks Waterpark a lot.  Playing with friends, going camping, and we have a lot of fun trips planned for the rest of the summer too. Andrew replaced our roof too! It was a huge job!  His fchildhood friend Levi and his family came down to help.  The men roofed and the ladies and kids played, cooked and shopped. :) Good times! Here are some pics from our first camping trip of the summer.  We went with four families that are our friends that also enjoy camping and canoeing.  We went to Palisades State Park and it was so much fun!  They had a really nice lake and a beach which makes for lots of fun in the sun!

Winter/Spring 2012

We have had such a fun Winter and Spring and have big plans for an awesome summer too!  Here are some pics of some of the highlights. We went sledding with the Daltons, Blacks Bedells and Sara. Good times. :) During cold weather Jenna and I have been doing some fun little activities like playing with water and different sized containers, measuring cups, spoons etc.  I let her do this sometimes if I am baking something I don't want her double dipping in, like cookies or bread to share with neighbors. :)  We also play with food coloring sometimes, here she is painting the snow with food coloring and water.  We made pudding paint with food coloring the other day which was also a lot of fun!  We went canoeing for FHE last week.  We had a picnic in the canoe and then a little lesson about how the Lord created everything around us and how to show appreciation for nature. :)  Right before potty training we went to the farm and saw lots of animals! Jenna loved it! She especially loved climbing on the tractor and in the tree house. :)  She is growing so fast.  She can talk so well and is so imaginative and silly!  She amazes me everyday. :)

Ever Growing Toddler

Jenna is SO MUCH FUN! She is learning and growing everyday! I am constantly amazed at the new things she is always doing/saying. One of her greatest talents lately is her ability to memorize. She is so quick to memorize a book and can recite most of her books (including her libraby books) to us, or to her baby dolls when she is reading to them. She's such a smart girl! P.s. Her hair has been getting so curly lately! We love it. :)

First Snowman!

Andrew and Jenna built a snowman together, and it was Jenna's first snowman ever! It was a lot of fun. I brought out lemon halves for eyes and a carrot for them to use as a nose. I love watching these two spend time together. Jenna has always been a Mama's girl, which is fun for me but hard for Andrew sometimes. But I have had class once a week lately and Andrew and Jenna have been able to spend time one on one which has been really good for them. Andrew has been taking her to different temples (she loves temples!). He made playdough for her, they play and read books, etc. One night, I was not able to be home until after bedtime. The next morning when Jenna woke up, I went in her room to get her and the first thing she said was "I had fun with Daddy!". It made Andrew and I really happy. She is such a fun, silly, sweet, loving sweetheart. :)