Family Drive

We had such an amazing day.  I love the way the

mountains look all covered in snow.  I wanted to go for

a mountain drive to see all the snow. It was a wonderful 

way to spend a cold day.  We headed out to the mountains

with no destination in mind.  I love having my family all

together.  We laugh, tell stories, catch up on the week, 

see country we wouldn't normally see, and don't forget the

car snacks which usually consists of a little bag of

 laffy taffy so we can share the jokes. The jokes are nothing

special, it's the thought behind them.  On our first camping

trip to the cabin we bought a bag, the girls were little and laughed

at the silly jokes made by kids.  Now when we head to the mountains,

or camping we grab a bag for the ride.  

Every moment makes a memory. 

The unplanned party

On the way out to golf I thought, poor Raychel. She has to spend most of the

day inside with dress rehearsal for the dance recital, my parents were going

to be in town, it was going to be a very busy next couple of weeks. When

would we have time to have a party for her??

Then it came to me, a VERY last minute

party after rehearsal tonight! I talked with the moms and made sure

their daughters could make it. I had mom pick up a cake, called Ward to let him

know the house and yard would be over run by girls when he got home from work.

It was perfect!! Her friends were able to come, they played games, ran around the yard,

ate cake, laughed until their tummies hurt, and played some more.

It was a great time. I am beginning to love last minute get togethers!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RAYCHEL!