Bear Lake, Again!

What? We went to Bear Lake again, so soon? YES! Our time share is a floating week and last year's week was in November and this year's week was in February. Which means loads of fun. We had Travis' sister Cami Jo and her family up from St. George to enjoy a few days of the fun. Have I ever mentioned how much I love spending time with my sister in-law and the whole Petty crew? They are some of my favorites.

The snow was good so of course we had to play in it. We went up to Beaver Mountain in Logan canyon to ski. Olivia has skied for a couple of years now but Nathan spent his first day on the slopes just tearin' it up. We signed them up for an hour ski lesson and the stayed on the "magic carpet" learners slope. They are natural little athletes. Nathan is 6 and Liv is 4 and good friends. Makes their Mommas happy.

*I stole a couple of pics from Cami's blog.

 Nathan and Liv heading down the hill during their lesson. 

 Devlin and myself cheering them on.

 Waving from the "magic carpet".

 Devlin was tired of watching and found love in the snow. If we didn't know better, he might have been born on a snow bank.

The day was full of adventure. Shane went snowmobiling, Cami tried to get in some nordic skiing in but ended up with a crazy story and had to hike out of a good hill. Then we went back to the condo and all walked out on the frozen lake and looked at all the ice fishers.

The next day we got ready for church and when we got there it was closed. I guess they close church when we are on vacation! Actually, the power was out in Laketown, Ut. and so there was no church. We stopped for a quick photo op to prove we had good intentions.

Liv, Nathan, Devlin and Ashton

After our church attempt we decided on some sledding. We went back up the canyon and played in the snow.

Can you even tell that this is Liv?

 

There was a great tunnel in one of the snow mounds and the kids played in it and on it and just had fun.

US!

We did have a super scary moment. Nathan and Olivia wanted to sled down the big hill and the went down whooping and hollering and just did great. Then the unthinkable happened. As our children were getting out of the sled some young adults (in their 20's) decided to get on their tube and head directly towards our babies. We yelled at the kids to move but this happened all too quickly. Nathan was barely able to move out of the way as the other sledders ran right into my baby. Even though this happened a couple months ago I still can't think of it with some emotion. Liv went flying and twirling in the air like a rag doll and landed on her back. Travis ran down to her and helped her up and she was okay. I can't believe we were blessed with such a miracle. That night, Liv thanked Heavenly Father for giving her her life.

The next day was full of fun snowmobiling, sledding and a relaxing swim at the local pool.

Travis, Devlin, Nathan, Olivia

Ashton, Shane all ready for snowmobiling.

Trying to warm up in the truck after snowmobiling.

The Petty clan went home the next day and we were so sorry to see them go. We had a blast with them. The rest of the week was spent on the slopes with my little family

Travis, Olivia, Devlin ready to ski.

Have you ever seen cuter ski kids.

Liv on her skis.

Devlin on his skis.

Birthday Boy

I can't believe my little man is 2. WHAT? He is amazing. He loves playing with his big "Sissy" as he calls her. He is an extreme carnivore. If there is meat, he will eat it! He really loves bacon, lettuce, carrots and berries. He has the biggest most tender heart. When his sister is hurt he is there crying with her and hugging her telling her to just get up. He is HUGE. My little guy was born big and has not stop growing. He looks like a 3 year old and wears 3T clothes. He loves "SUPERS" (avengers, superman, any hero) his favorite is Iron Man and he runs around with his palm facing forward and yells "AVENGERS ASSEMBLE". He thinks Ernie (from Sesame Street) is funny and wishes all toys were robots.

He is all cowboy. Loves his pony and being outside doing anything.

One of Devlin's favorite things are his hats. He will try and sleep in them and wear them in the tub. Here are a few of his hats.

These are just a few of his many, many hats. It is sort of an addiction for him. But I love him for it.

For his birthday dessert he wanted berries. SO here is his birthday cake.

 If you cant tell, this is a berry Elmo, with whipped cream eyes. YUM!

Happy Birthday to our handsome lil' cowboy!

Mountain lion?!

My Father in-law did a little hunting this winter and what did he shoot?

That is right a large CAT!

I am not a cat person so this does not bother me at all. I don't know what you do with lion meat. I think jerky maybe? 

We ran over to get a look at the cougar and it was large. Here are a couple pics.

Gary went out with a couple of other guys and the dogs treed the cougar and made the shooting a little easier.

Most of you know that I am a die hard U of U fan. My husband is a true blue BYU fan.

I don't have a problem killin' the cougars!