Back to Provo

Trevor and I had the opportunity to spend the weekend away in Provo Utah. Trevor got to be the Portland PWC representative for the PWC ski day. Trevor's trip expenses were paid for by PWC and I got discounted prices on everything. What a treat. Grandma Kathy and Papa Dean watched the boys for the weekend while Trevor and I enjoyed our time visiting family, touring campus, and skiing. The pictures pretty much showcase our weekend. Except we are missing a picture of Trent and Emily who had us over for lunch on Sunday.

Me in front of the new Smith Family Living Center (this is the building I first stalked Trevor in).

Trevor looking all business professional in the new middle section of the Tanner Building.

A little closer:)

Skiing at Sundance all day for PWC ski day

Riding the ski lift

In line for the lift

The weather could not have been more perfect

Lunch right off the plane at the Salt Lake Cafe Rio

Yummy......Yummy.....Yummy.... we took Jena and Chelsea out to Cafe Rio the next night in Provo
3D movie Coraline with Matt

Time with my sisters!

Trevor and I had so much fun skiing together. We've decided to make this a tradition as long as PWC keeps offering it. I was surprised how easily skiing came back to me. I learned when I was young in BC when I would try to follow my cousin Ali around. I really enjoyed myself.

Carson's Speedo Meet and Children's Museum

I'm sorry family that I have kept this so long without sharing it with you. We were visiting Olympia one weekend in January and had the chance to go to one of Carson's swim meets. I promised everyone that if I went I would get a little speedo video and post it on the blog. Carson did a great job swimming. It was fun to attend one of his meets. Now TJ and Russell both know what a speedo is.

Grandma Kathy took the boys and I to the Olympia Children's Museum. The boys loved the make believe world they got to play in. Grandma ended up getting an Grandparent package so when anyone comes to visit we can all go to the museum

TJ and Russell in the construction area

Riding in an ambulance

Shopping at the market

Building water channels to float boats down

Carson and the boys

Check him out!

After the meet

Did I deliver or what! Check Carson out.

Valentines Day

Here are a few pictures from our Family Valentines Dinner. We've started a tradition of eating the heart shaped Papa Murphy's Pizza with root beer and salad in candle light. The boys love lit candles at the table. We eat with Valentine paper plates and napkins. You can see from the video that the house is decorated in hearts for February "Love month". Each February I try to do something nice for Trevor every day. It helps us focus on our relationship and on each other. I highly recommend it to anyone. My friend Natalie started it in her family and recommended it to me three years ago.

TJ's Preschool Valentines Party

Valentine's Dinner with Dad

Kisses For Mom

New Addition to the Family

Over Christmas Break our 86 Honda Accord died. This was the same Honda Accord I drove when I lived at home 13 years ago. We were sad to see it go because it had been such a great park and ride car, but not too sad.

Trevor and I shopped for a car while in Olympia and settled on this beauty after a few test drives. Wes helped us get a killer deal on the 08 Odyssey we couldn't pass up. Thanks Wesley. I don't know how it happened, but Trevor did succumb to a van. I think he is just a great husband and wants to make his wife happy. Needless to say I'm thrilled. I look for reasons to go for a drive each day. This is truly the ultimate mom vehicle.

I have to add this one funny detail. Trevor was dead set on a Pilot and had brainwashed TJ into thinking we needed a Pilot and not a van. When we came home from the dealership with the van TJ's reaction was an angry, "my daddy doesn't want a van he wants a Pilot."

Check out that storage! Those seats fold into the floor with just a simple tug

TJ out on a family winter walk to the park

Russell just being cute Russell

Awww! Beth and Russell

Here is a little live shot of the new member of our family.

New Years

We brought in the New Year in Olympia Washington with friends and family. Here are a few pictures of the nights activities. You won't want to miss out on the count down video where I captured Carson kissing his girlfriend Faith.

Russell making some noise

TJ sporting his pull-up wear

The family white elephant exchange

The re-gift from last year

The coveted Coach purse

Some family round table ping-pong and the New Years kisses!

Trent's Wedding in Washington

Trevor and I started out in the snow quite optimistic about getting to Seattle in time for the wedding dinner. However, not even two minutes after leaving the driveway we ended up in a ditch. Our tires threw off the chains because they were so bald. Luckly Mountain Man Wes and his gang of strength came to our rescue. They pretty much pushed us all the way to the main road. It took us an hour and a half to get less than 2 miles off Young Road. We were so glad for family. Thanks to Jena we have this fun memory caught on camera.

Trevor with the naughty chains

Beth, Trevor, Wes and Mateas pushing

Another view with Christian helping and Heather driving ( I did not want to drive)

Rocking out of the ditch

What a mess

We made it to the wedding dinner in Seattle only 30 minutes late
Emily and Trent with Russell

Tyler, Lindy and Fresh Face Trev
Nathan, Matt and TJ
In Wenatchee for the reception
Lindy and I as bridesmaids
We were just married in WA years ago...

Grandma trying to fix TJ's finger marks

Trent and Emily were married in the Seattle Temple on December the 27th. We tried to warn them about getting married in Washington in December, but just like us when we were 10 years younger, we got married when and where we wanted. It was sure nice of Trent to pick such a sweet girl from Washington. We traveled over two mountain passes after the sealing in Seattle to get to Wenatchee for the reception. Both the sealing and the reception were beautiful. We were thankful to see the Adam's family for a few days during Christmas vacation.

Upon arriving at the reception TJ was quite enamored with the cake. He decided to stick his fingers in the side to have a little taste.

A Dance for TJ and Emily

Family Home Evening

I know I haven't finished Christmas yet, but I couldn't wait to put this on. For FHE TJ and Russell sang the song they've been learning in Primary before we started our lesson on Adam and Eve. I thought the song was way too cute. I especially loved TJ's commentary afterwards. We've been learning about the plan of salvation and life before we came to earth.