Time with the Moore's, New York bound!!!!

I got some pictures with Amber and the kids before I took them to the airport for their flight to New York!

Our week before Spring Break!

Most people have company or go out of town during spring break. We had our company in town this last week instead. Spring break will truly be a vacation........I hope!

Amber, Josie, Holland, Delaney, and Jonas have been at our house this last week. It is the last time they are going to be in town for a while. John arrived in Saratoga Springs, New York last Thursday after loading their entire house in Washington and driving two moving trucks across the country with his uncle. He is now waiting for his family to join him, they fly out late Monday night.

They came into town late Monday afternoon, also Josie's 16th birthday. That night Uncle Blayne took Josie out for dinner just the two of them.

Tuesday morning we had Jonas in the ER with ear infections. Tuesday night my Dad took all his kids out to dinner also for Josie's birthday. It wasn't all of us but Amber, Aleesa, Lane and I all were able to go. No spouses or kids other than Jordan and Josie.

Wednesday morning we were back at the ER with Delaney and Josie. Delaney had sinusitis and Josie had bronchitis. Talk about a busy start to our week. Plus we wanted to make sure the kids were treated and had time to recover before being thrown on an airplane. Wednesday night I had invited all the girls in my family, immediate and extended, for an impromptu get together to visit and say good-bye. It was a lot of fun. Not everyone was able to attend but we enjoyed those that did.

We tried to lay low for a few days. My family go together again on Sunday for one of our newest babies blessing, Malachi. After a good lunch with my family Blayne and I loaded our kids up to come home and allow Amber and her kids have some visiting time with Grandma and Grandpa.

Tomorrow is coming much too soon for me. As far back as I can remember I've always had my big sister close, whether I wanted her there or not. That's what has made her the best big sister. New York is also too far away. I am excited for Amber and John and this new opportunity they are going to experience. Thank heavens for free long distance and Skype.

I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!

Long time no ski!

So, I figure it has been a good year since I've gone skiing. It has been several years since I have been skiing without sciatic pain. This year has been the first since I was pregnant with Maddalyn that I actually enjoyed myself up the mountain.
Blayne took the day off of work and he and I went on a ski/snowboard date up to Meadows. We dropped the kids off at school then dropped Maddy at G'ma Mary's and headed up the mountain. The weather was beautiful, it was snowing lightly and had about 8 inches of fresh powder to enjoy.
I had a bit of anxiety due to having been a while since I'd been skiing. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. My body had to stop long before my brain wanted to. I had a great day and couldn't have asked for better company.
Thanks for the great snow date Blayne!! I love you!!

More Snow!!

After a really wet and windy night I got up and took the kids to school this morning. Had some errands to run, and before I even got out of Sandy it started snowing.

Not forecasted at all, I now have 5 inches of snow in my back yard. We got the kids home from school, early. I had Gavin, Tori, and maddy go and start cleaning the snow off of the trampoline, it was sagging pretty bad. The girls gave up pretty quick so I went out to help Gavin finish, then I helped him make a snowman. I was a little over zealous with my second snowball, I couldn't lift it up, so I had to start over.

If Blayne were home this snowman would be much bigger and better but Gavin and I are still proud of it!!!

Thanks for playing in the snow with me Gavin!!

My Timberwolves

So the apparel finally arrived and the Yates are now decked out in Victoria's Timberwolves shirts and sweatshirts. It took them 5 months to get them but the kids are so excited they are finally here!!

Good job Victoria on getting your idea chosen for the school mascot!!

Victoria Rose

Vicotria competed in the third grade Spelling Bee this week and took second place. She moves on to compete with the top 10 kids in the school for the school wide Spelling Bee which is being held today.

We just put an order in for our Timberwolves shirts and sweatshirts. She is still so excited to have been the student who's mascot got chosen from the entire school. She is turning into quite the little lady!

She was so excited to show up after Christmas break and see the new signs. She made me take a picture so I could show Blayne.

I have the great opportunity to drive by our beautiful mountain on a daily basis. I pass it taking my kids to and from school. It amazes me that it just gets more beautiful as the season goes on.

Life has calmed down a little for the Yates. Brenton and Melissa left for Japan last Wednesday. I'm hoping to replace some order in our household.

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Sledding with the Yates

Monday our kids didn't' have school so Blayne took the day off so we could take the kids sledding with Melissa, Brenton, and Kingston. We spent the day up on Mt. Hood and loved every minute of it.





The Dads have made multiple snowboarding trips so we felt we deserved a snow trip too! We had a beautifully clear day and 6" of new snow.




With January over and February here we are hoping 2011 slows down soon!