Austin's Bday

We had so much fun celebrating Austin's first bday! Hope you enjoy the pictures.

I think this video is so funny because Ty decides to blow out the candles. So symbolic of Ty and Austin's relationship. It is cute how Austin loves the candle so much.

Ty needed a little bit of attention, too.

Happy Valentine's Day & Happy 1st Bday Austin!

There is no way that was only a year ago! This morning Austin was so excited for his birthday this morning that he woke up extra early which happened to be almost the exact time he was born...one year ago! Thanks to Austin, this past year has been the best year of my life, so far! I love being a mom to my 2 darling boys and wife to my wonderful husband. I can't imagine our life without Austin. It is so fun to have a day to honor Austin and how much we LOVE him. It makes it double the fun to have two special events today. Love, love, love! Days like this are what life is all about!

Once there was a snowman...

Yesterday I refereed some basketball games for the Young Women. It was a very different experience, because although I have played I have never been the ref. It made me really appreciate professional refs and feel bad if I have ever given them a hard time. :) It is impossible to see everything, let alone even half the stuff. It did make me want to play basketball, though.
During the 3 hours I was gone, Tyler watched the kids. They made this great snowman. I was impressed with their creativity. They were really thinking outside the box. Cucumbers for the eyes and nose? Has this ever been done? I love the clothes pins for the ears.

Before a nap or bedtime he always has us tell a story and a song. For the past 6 months he chooses the song, "I am a Child of God" and a story about kittens getting hurt and wanting their mommy. But lately it is, "Once there was a snowman" and a story about Frosty.

It is official! Don't ya think?

During the past month he has been taking a few steps here and there. But just recently he has been able to really cover some ground. He looks like a different boy on his legs.

Ty can't figure out why walking is such a big deal to everyone lately. He says, "I can do it, look at me." Then to make us laugh he imitates Austin by falling down at the end.

To: Grandma Flake, Love: Ty

I taught Ty how to say, "Will you be my Valentine?" I was having him say it for the camera and he picked Grandma Flake as the lucky lady. When I took this video they were on a cruise to Dubai, so that is what he is talking about. They must have taught him how to saw that.

Ty meets Cosmo!

Ty's dream has come true. We went to the BYU basketball game hoping this would happen. We have a little book that has Cosmo in it and he has seen him on TV. So basically Cosmo is a celebrity around our house.

I just found this picture on the computer of another BYU basketball game we went to. We are big fans.

Park City

Every year my parents have a timeshare at the Park City Resort for a week. We spent 3 days during the week enjoying the place! On Sunday we went to temple square to attend church, which has become a tradition. In past years we have seen President Hinckley while attending that ward. We actually saw him last year just 2 weeks before he passed away.

My parents were kind enough to take our kids for a day while we stayed in Park City. Tyler's brother Cannon and his wife spent the night with us, too. Tyler's brother Troy and his friend Brooke also came up for a while Friday night and we all had a blast.

The next day Tyler and I hit the sloops. I haven't skied a full day in a long time, nor have I been without kids for that long. It was a really nice break. The whole day Tyler was nice to stick to blue runs, but on the last run of the day he convinced me to try a black with mogul. It wasn't my favorite, but it was a sense of accomplishment looking back up at the very steep hill.

That day my parents brought up Ty and Austin and we spent another night there. While Tyler, my dad, and siblings, skied the next day my mom and I took advantage of the Outlets. It just so happens that they were having their January sales. Very convenient.

The ideal skiing weather.

Some matching pajamas from the Outlets.