Quick Trip

Saturday morning (of Presidents day weekend) we decided to pack up and go on a quick trip down south.  Shawn had been thinking about it but the weather wasn't supposed to be too great, but we decided at the last minute to go anyway.  So, after a pancake breakfast, we packed up and were driving by 10:30.  We drove down to Goblin Valley State Park.  We went into the park and did a hike to the "Goblin's Lair" a cool cave.  Olive was allowed in the state park and she had a blast-her first road trip.  There was this step sandy hill to the side of the hike and we all decided to hike/climb it.  It was fun but hard and we all accomplished it!!!

 Once we got to the liar, I stayed up top with Olive because it would have been really hard to get her down in.

Afterwards, we drove and sang to the town of Hanksville -about 20 minutes away.  The town consisted of 1 small market, 2 gas stations, and 2 hotels-the run down one was the one that accepted dogs-so that's where we stayed, kinda scary!  But, we survived!  IT was kinda all part of the adventure.  When we pulled into Hanksville we stopped at the market to buy some yogurts and bagels for breakfast and lunch the next day.  We then checked in our room and then drove over to Stan's -the famous burger place that everyone stops at to eat after they leave Lake Powell.  Their food was good and the location was nice.  The tv in the room didn't work so we played some games and then hit the hay early.  The next day (today) we drove to Little Wild Horse- a slot canyon right near Goblin Valley State Park.  The hike was an 8 mile loop-but about 2 miles in-in one of the slot canyon areas, we ran into water and we really couldn't get through it.  It was only about 40 degrees so we didn't want to get our feet all wet so we turned around.  We still had a blast on the hike and it was such cool scenery.  Olive had a blast too! We loaded into the car at about 1:00 and made it home to have Sunday dinner with grammy-which made me feel good!

 Singing in the car

 Stans for Dinner!

 Cool gas station in the rock!

Keeping occupied in our scary hotel!

 Little Wild Horse

Olive had to be carried at some points too-but overall she did really well!

 Cruz was really proud of his mini kairn and the picture he took of it!

Alegra's -gum retainer :)

Quick fun family time!!

Sweet Notes

 Lexi was so happy she got star student and she got a note to go down to the principals office to pick a prize.  She has been eyeing this star guy and was so happy there was one left for her to get

Found this sweet note from Lexi by my bed, "Roses are Red, violets are blue, I love you, please give me kisses and snuggles with me too."

Valentines 2019

Started Valentines out right by skiing with my friends Micki and Brinda.

 Ran home to help in Alegra's classroom party!

 Normal after school activities for Thursday night and then cupid dropped off a few surprise gifts!

 Sharpies, gel pens, and a russian stacking doll set!

 Valentines Night Olive had her last puppy class-she graduated!

GEL PEN HEAVEN!!!

Olive!

We love Olive. She is 16 weeks (4 months old today).  

Snow!

Last Wednesday we woke up to lots of snow!!!!  The kids actually had a snow day from school.  We had fun playing in the snow, shoveling (Cruz shovels the Spilsbury's for a little job), staying in jammies, working on homework and having fun!