My Dancing Girl

I haven't taken much pictures the last two weeks, but this video of Leah makes me happy.  It is so fun to watch her learn and grow.  Joshua and Dallin have been busy with school and friends.  Joshua is getting a little more daring and trying new things like standing on the ledge of the deck.  Dallin will of course follow and try as well.  Joshua and Dallin are getting so competitive with each other.  When we walk home from the park or school they fight over who is in front.  Before I know we are all in a dead sprint home.  I am just trying to catch up.  My kids are just growing so fast.  

 Happy Birthday to my baby sister Kira!  We hope it is a great one!  We love and miss you.

It would also be my cousin Joann's Birthday today.  This a picture of her precious kids at her funeral.   We miss her as well.  She passed away a week and half ago.  :(

Race Day

We went to our first race of the year on Saturday. It was a cold one. The race was also delayed due to a new timing system. Leah wasn't too happy about the cold either. Michael did a lot of complaining, but we made it through. ;) We all were happy again by the end.

Joshua took third in the 1K fun run. I think he really took second, but isn't good at standing in line to take his place. I love that he loves to run and participate.

Dallin ran the 1K as well, but didn't want to do it alone. He made Dad go with him.

Joshua stayed up with most of the bigger kids. He told me his friend Afton did beat him. I love that he isn't even sad or upset by it.

I made my best time thus far for a 5k, so it was defiantly worth it for me. I love the running community. People are so nice. I never thought I would enjoy it, but it has really been fun.

End of the Year Fun!

We waited for Jenny and Tony to come back from Wyoming to take use our complimentary tickets to Six Flags. We decided it is not worth it unless you it is Raytheon Day at Six Flags. There were so many people. I don't know how Jessica (Michael's sister) goes to theme parks so often. ;) We did have a good time, and it was fun to see the lights and Christmas decorations.



Dallin finally decided he could go on rides this time. I was so proud of him. The airplane is definitely a favorite.

Dallin was scared of the tower. Michael even screamed on this one, which doesn't take much. Dallin was holding on and shaking. He also did this on one other similar ride. What a trooper! Michael says the little kid rides are about perfect for him, his stomach can't handle much. We only did one big roller coaster. It was fun one, and I even got Michael to raise his arms once or twice.

We also took Michael to the Arboretum. We tried to get some family pictures, but it is hard to do with with the timer. It has been a beautiful week for weather. It has felt like spring. We have gotten lots done. It is nice that Michael had the week off to spend with us.

I love this pictures of the kids. It makes me happy to look at it! I do love these kids!