Family Home Evening -- Week 4

Oh what a night (day) it was! Daddy was home all day since it was a holiday and we had such great adventures. We decided to go sledding at Jolley's Ranch with Mimi and Bear. As we were driving out there, Ryan and I decided to stop by our old apartment in Springville to show the kids. That separated us from Mom and Dad, but we (thought) we knew how to get to the ranch, so no big deal. Well, it turned out that we didn't quite know how to get there, and we ended up driving pretty far up Hobble Creek Canyon. We were lost, no cell phone service, and no gas in the van. Luckily we turned around and made it to a gas station and then were able to get a hold of Mom and Dad and make it to the ranch.

It was such a great place. They had three hills that were perfect for the kids. Lila had a blast riding down with all of us. She kept saying ,"Fun, Funny, Snow." Griffin sat by the fire with Bear and I think he enjoyed himself too.

As for Jackson and Sunny. I think they might be professional sledders one day. After the first initial run down the hill with me and Ryan they were ready to do it by themselves. They were going head first on their bellies, backwards, spinning, and any other way you can think of. The guys that worked there were great. They kept getting the kids different kinds of sleds to use so they could go faster and farther. I think Jackson holds the record for the farthest, but don't tell Sunny that :)

After sledding we went with Mom and Dad to Cracker Barrel, which is one of my all time favorites. Enough said! On the way home we sang songs from the primary cd, and had a little lesson about families. Where we came from, why we are here, where are we going, etc. I so love my little family. I think I have been blessed with the coolest kids ever and I am so grateful that they are mine. I am so thankful for the opportunity to be a Mom to these kids, and to teach them and help guide them through life. And, to do all the really fun things (like sledding) with them. The truly are awesome!

And, yet again, no pictures b/c I forgot the camera. But they pretty much just looked like little marshmallows in their puffy snow clothes. Very cute!