First 5K Run

We did our first 5k run as a family and it was incredibly fun!
I never thought I would say that about a run (walk) but still it was awesome.  

Loved having Luke as my little walking buddy.  

He kept asking why we were walking not driving.  

Jer accidentally pinned his bib on Luke and Luke's bib on him, 

so Luke won 1st place for his division even though he came in last 

(sorry Colten, looks like slow and steady does win the race:).

Loved seeing so many people we love out there racing with (past) us.
Love that Jer finished then ran back to meet Luke and me and finish again with us.

Love the amazing community we live in that rallies around to support amazing causes.  

And love that Hallsey family!

 

Hoops and Quarters

 Jer told the kids they could have a quarter for every consecutive shot they made...

 oooh one-handed...

 Jake getting angry at me taking pictures....heehee.

The knockout.

It ended up being a long, expensive fun night for these guys:).

It was a little chilly for me but

I do LOVE AZ IN FEBRUARY!!!

Valentine's Day 2013

 Spent the afternoon making Valentines with Luke and his classmates.
Ms. Gade is the best teacher on the planet!

 Here is Jackson's coolest robot valentine's box.  Next year I'm gonna have Aubrey make Lukes:)!

 Luke and a few of his buddies Jack Christian Preston and Jackson

 Delivering the goods....

 After the party, we had soccer games that went in to OT, and Jer had a wedding to go to, so we didn't have a fancy Vday dinner.  But we were met with some fabulous Valentine Fairies who delivered us the most delicious treats we could have dreamed of!  Thank you!!!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

XOXOXOXOXO

New Year's Eve Ice Skating!

 It was a first for Luke and he did awesome!  

Jake and Breanna hadn't been ice skating for a super long time and they took to the ice like pros.

And once we got a hold of one of these, we could not keep up with Luke.  He loved it.  

We will definitely be making this a new tradition.

Next time we'll bring gloves, hats and coats brrrrrrrr!!!!

Christmas Morning 2012

So, my camera battery died on Christmas morning.  It wouldn't recharge, it just completely went kaput.  So Jer took a few pics with his phone and this is really all we have to show for the big morning,  The memories will have to live on in our hearts!  The kids worked hard all year to save half their money for an IPAD.  We met them the rest of the way and it was the best Christmas ever.  And good hearted Luke was thrilled as ever to get a few new toys and a bunch of bouncy balls.  

So we soaked up most of the day playing with new toys then packed up the car and drove to Cali where Grandma and Grandpa spoiled us with their Christmas.  It was a fabulous day!!!!

Christmas Eve 2012

 We started the day off by hitting the movies....we all loved Rise of the Guardians!

 Then over to the Heaps we went for Christmas Eve Festivities!

 BINGO was a huge hit.

 Matt and Jamie's combined knowledge of the game made it exceptional this year. 

After everyone cashed in on their BINGO winnings, we headed outside.

The gang, Ashley, Max, Angie, Libby, Bree, Luke, Shawn, Jer, Mike, Matt, Hayden, Ethan, Jack, Dax, Jamie, Grady and Jace.  Yes it was warm enough for some to go shirtless. And shoe-less. 

 Fireworks.  Jer was honored to do the honors.

 It was quite the show.  And the cars racing down the street might not have paused long enough to appreciate what we had going on here.

Then back inside for Luke 2, Dessert and lots of talk.

Loved this night with friends old and new.

Unbelievable food, fast paced fun, Matt's addition to BINGO, kids hide and seek, Smith's special contribution of broken glass and unacknowledged spilled liquid, and best of all, the real reason Jamie was hurrying us all outside for a long fireworks show.

THANK YOU HEAPS!!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!

Snow Day!!!

 Jake was so pumped he wore his gear on the ride up.

 And after fighting the crowds to get sleds at the Walmart in Flag, we found the most gorgeous untouched white snow we had ever seen.

 And there were only a few other people there to share it with!

 The snow was all ours. It was awesome!

 Jake and the boys made a jump....

 while breezy tried out the tube.

 We had a few crashes...

 and made a few snow angels.

 Luke rode sled-less.

It was the PERFECT day for this little family to be all together, just us.  

We were tired and frozen by the end of the day but that hot cocoa waiting at the car was heaven.  

Already talking about when we'll go back. 

SO FUN!!!!

(thanks Mums for outfitting us!)