February

I was recently called to be the Young Women's president, and during opening exercises on Sunday, one of the Beehives (12-13 year old girls) was asked to give the opening prayer.  In her prayer she said, "We are so thankful for the month of love....."  And it IS the month of love, isn't it?  A time to tell those who are most important to you how much you LOVE them, and how special they are to you.  

One thing I LOVE, is this valley we live in.  I feel I say it every month, but I really do love being here and feel so blessed to raise my children in such an amazing place.  

Another thing I love is coaching Daxton's basketball team.  It's been so fun to be a part of these boys' lives, and see them grow and progress in the sport. When they make a good pass, or a good play, it feels so great to see them beaming after doing something well.  

Another thing I'm growing to love is my new calling.  I feel completely out of my comfort zone, but these girls are so great.  They teach me, and I know the reason I am here is to learn from them.  We had a fun activity this past month, "bubble soccer."  It was a lot of fun to see the youth bouncing around the rec center.

Amelie was even part of the action!

I also love Valentine's day!  Dax and Ella made their own valentines this year.  It made me giggle.  They did a great job!

Valentines day was great this year.  We started the day with some heart pancakes.  

Next we added some heart hair-dos for the girls. 

The kids were so excited to receive valentine puzzles from Kelli, and $2 from Uncle Larry!

We ended our day with a romantic candle-lit dinner and shared what we love about each other! What a fun day.

Amelie turned 5 this month!  She finally got a new bike complete with carrying pouch and sparkly streamer.  She wanted to spend the day at Chuck E. Cheese, so we brought Abe along, and had a great time!

This month in Scouts, Daxton's troop got a  visit from Soda Pop the clown.  Dax and Ella were lucky enough to be pulled from the audience to volunteer. They were all giggles helping Soda Pop with her magic tricks.  

Cam traveled to India with his buddy Aaron this month.  They were touring, and looking into a company that sells motorcycles.  They had a great time!

Cam brought some Indian clothing home for the girls.  They have been Bollywood dancing for days!

Joshua

Josh's basketball season ended this month.  His team (coached by Cameron) went undefeated until their last game.  Josh was pretty upset, and was holding back the tears at the end of the game.  He wouldn't sit for a picture, but I managed to snap this one as he stormed off the court. 

Daxton

Not sure why I don't have any pics of Dax this month, but I'll put this one in.  We took the kids to eat at the Homestead this month.  It was a "fancy" restaurant with linen napkins, and delicious food.  The kids loved it, and are begging to go back!

Ella

This was Ella's outfit the other day. Not only was she wearing her Indian clothing, but she accented that already bold statement with a colorful headband atop her head, and long, colorful scarf tied around her waist.  Love this girl and her sense of style.   

Ella is doing amazingly well with her Spanish.  Below is a book report she did, all in Spanish.  It's fun to see her learn and progress!

Amelie

I guess even princesses need their beauty rest.

I'm pretty sure this was brownie batter.  This girl can sniff out chocolate from a mile away.  

Joey showed Amelie his love by giving her a cookie and a Valentine.  

Cameron

Cameron with baby Laerken.  She is such a doll!

Cindy

Ella snapped this photo of me while we were practicing her violin one day.  Practicing with Ella is oftentimes a battle and a struggle, one usually involves me yelling.  But we pull through and she is almost done with her Suzuki book one.  Yeah for progress!

My amazing neighbors and friends had a birthday lunch for me.  Here I am snuggling my neighbor's baby, Beth.  She is so sweet!

Cam and I were able to do a little skiing at the resort together, as well as back country ski on the best powder of the year.  Such good times!!

Cam and I back country with the Jarvis clan.  Andrea, Kasey, and Jack came along. I was head to toe covered in powder with my multiple wipe outs.  Good fun!!

And finally, we can't leave Gris out.  He is growing bigger and looks more and more like a wookie as his hair grows out.