Good News and A Sleepy Man!

We came up to Ogden for a memorial for one of Aaron's cousins who passed away this last week, we surprised Grandpa and Grandma Smith by coming up. They loved it!

That night Aaron told his mom that we had one more surprise. She looked at him and said, "NO WAY" all he had to do was nod his head and she freaked out! Giving me the biggest hug EVER!! She has been after us for awhile to have another baby and her wish is finally coming true! We are excited to have a little baby join us in the middle of June!! Just two days before Chase-Aaron's brother-and Brianne are due to have their first!

We are very excited!!!

My Brayd is such a sleepy boy, he is my only kid that has been able to just fall asleep without whining for about an hour before. Grandma Smith was reading us Christmas stories and Brayd had enough and went to sleep.

So Cute!!

Aaron's Race for "At Your Leisure"

Aaron and Casey were invite to have a little race on the 110cc motorcycles for the tv show "At Your Leisure. So, we all went out the Motocross track to watch him...

When we first got their the kids were so so hungry. Even though we had just eaten a half hour before getting there. While I was ordering their food I asked Brayd to watch my purse...

He's such a good boy!

I love how he was holding on to it.

Ry is so cute to just wander around and watch people.

He is such a people-watcher.

Hanging out with dad.

Getting ready to watch dad race.

All ready, the kids were a little nervous that he would embarrass them by not winning.

Aaron took off strong.

He is in the blue.

Still holding strong

Still in the lead.

Oh no, he's starting it loose it here.

The kids were getting sad at this point.

I had to remind them it was all for fun.

Let's be honest, Aaron doesn't ride much!

Then his bike died on him:)

At least he finished!

Good race baby!

You can only imagine the excuses he's giving now about all the reasons he didn't win.

It's o.k. baby, we still love you.

Thanks for letting us come watch!

Little "Bill"

After much frustration on Nicole's part and lots of waiting for Russ, their little man made it to this world safely!!

Here's the man Russ refers to as "Bill" Nicole calls him Rykker.

We haven't seen Russ with this big of a smile since his wedding day!

Congratulations Russ and Nicole, you done good!!

The Key name is now carried on.....

Decorating of the Tree

This year Aaron claimed he was way too busy to do anything when it came to the decorating of the house or tree. So, Christie and I decorated all by our big selves. With the help of.....

Bentley...

Brayd....

Porter.....

And my Madi....

I don't know how, but my poor Ry didn't get a picture of him hanging up his ornament.

Sorry Baby!!!

Madi's Choir

Just a couple of days later the school choir performed at the Dickens Festival.

Madi is so cute with her cute friend Jessie.

It's so fun to go to her few extracurricular activities she has!

We had fun shopping too.

Madi's Choir

Madi is really enjoying Choir this year.

This was at the tree lighting at the Washington City Park. They sang some cute songs!

A little closer picture.

She loves to sing and is Beautiful!

Good job Madi!!

Playing in the Snow and Bryce Canyon!

After spending Thanksgiving day inside we were ready to get out and get some fresh air. We started out by playing in the snow on the mountain that was by the cabin we stayed at.

In the beginning the kids would ride down the hill on the sled then walk it back up.

They were excited when Aaron came with the Rhino to pull them back up the hill.

Brayd loved to run up and down the hill. He was too scared to go on the sled.

Porter goes too fast.

This is me:)

My BEAUTIFUL Madi!

Here they come. Run so fast Brayd!

The kids loved to ride in the Rhino also.

Brayd trying to run so so fast!

Aaron taking the little ones for a ride.

Porter Madi and Ryan Going down the hill so so fast!

Porter was always in the back to be the brakes.

Check out how far they would go!

Aaron haulin' the kids back up the hill.

Cam gave rides on the little 4-wheeler.

Porter, Ry and Madi.

Nothing makes me happier than to see my kids having fun together!

Oh my Brayd!

How cozy are they!

And not yelling at each other.

Madi and Josh.

We had lots of fun hanging out in the snow.

We then were off to do some hiking.

We do not hike. Neither Aaron nor I love to hike. However, we had a good time and it was good to get our kids out and experience this kind of stuff:)

It was a little chilly before the hike, but we were ready!

First we had to take a family picture to prove that we really went to Bryce Canyon.

And we we're out......

The kids had a great time going down. Not hard at all. All fun!

Just a hikin' along.

See how much farther ahead the kids were.

They loved it.

Stop for a picture...

Or two...

My Madi.

Everyone with the beautiful view!

Brayd liked this rock.

So did Ry!

The kids wanted me to take a picture of this cool tree coming out of the ground.

Then Porter wanted a picture of himself.

And another...

and another!

This is a giant's toilet.

Kids think of the funniest things.

Oh, one more picture of Porter:)

Madi took about 10 pictures of this bird.

I kept 1!

Brayd needed a little help with this here walking stick.

This was definitely a hike!! They kids were pooped and so were the adults.

It was fun though and a memory we won't soon forget.

Thanks for the awesome weekend Cam and Cindy, it was great!!