Sledding and such

I have some of the most amazing people in my life. I look around and realize that these people are in my life for a reason. This past year I really learned how to let go of the hurt and accept love from those around me. My step dad Wally is one of these amazing people. He and my mom were married when I was 4 years old up Little Cottonwood Canyon. Ever since then he has treated me like nothing less than his daughter. Although they were divorced when I was about 10 Wally continued to see me and has supported me through every decision in my life. Around Christmas Rory, the kids, and I went to see Wally and his family. While there, Wally invited Rory and I to go with him to the Jazz game in a couple weeks. His friends dad is Phil Johnson, the assistant coach for the Utah Jazz. Last Wed. my mom came over and watched the kids so Rory and I could meet Wally for dinner and the game. It was so fun! We were in row 12 and sat right next to Phil Johnson's wife. The face value on our tickets was $154 a ticket and we got them for free. It was such a fun game and I am so glad he invited us to go with him.

Wally

Rory and I enjoying our seats

Today we headed up Huntington Canyon and took the kids sledding. It was such a beautiful day we had to take advantage of it. We invited Shawn and Stacy Addley, some friends we made here in Wellington and Connor invited Chet. We had such a great time. The kids went down the hill about a hundred times and then we had hot chocolate with marshmallows. It was so great to enjoy the beautiful day and the canyon was absolutely gorgeous.

Kadee had so much fun, she giggled the whole time


Connor made me nervous, he flew down that hill!


Kinlee's first sledding trip

Happy New Year!

I guess I'm weird, but I always look forward to the possibilities of the new year. I always make resolutions, and this year is no exception. I am so excited for the new year and can't wait for all the fun things we have planned.


This last week we went on our annual after Christmas mini-vaca to Salt Lake. Saturday night Rory and Con went the Jazz game while Kadence, Kinlee, and I played games at my Uncle DR's house. Sunday we checked into our hotel and pretty much just swam all day long. The kids had a blast and even Kinlee enjoyed the water. Monday we went shopping, to a movie, and got Kin's ears pierced, they look so stinkin cute!!! She did so good, she didn't cry at all, except when I hit her head on one of the racks, ya I'm a great mom. She has her first ear infection, so she has been pretty miserable with that, but is finally starting to feel better.


Rory, Kin, and Kadee relaxing in the hot tub

Connor playing in the pool



Kinlee with one of her cute pierced ears



I've been thinking lately how so many things in life are out of our control. For example, when we were trying to get pregnant with Connor it took us 11 months, Kadence it only took us a month, and Kinlee it took us 7 months. Every time was so different and yet looking back I realize why it worked out the way it did. I understand that while so many things are out of our control, we have control over so many other things. Our attitudes, our relationships, and our careers. I was in a class last night and we talked a lot about our attitudes. One of the quotes the instructor read said that life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it. This is so true, it made me take a step back and realize that many times my attitude is holding me back. It controls my relationships, my career, and everything else in my life. I hope that with this realization I can learn to have a more positive outlook on life and embrace the things and people that matter most. That is my most important resolution.