Welcome 2010

We welcome 2010! Jane is heading out to a New Years Eve party with our sweet neighbors (the Strickland Family) and both she and Kaitlin just looked beautiful. Brad and I are laying low this evening and just hanging out and watching a movie (I'm not feeling well, so that is a wonderful reason to chill). I just wanted to post a couple of pictures of the girls. The best to all this New Year.

Jane and Kaitlin New Years Eve 2009!!!

Jane and Kaitlin heading out to a New Years Party!!

Snow for Jane!!

Jane arrived Sunday, (I thought she was arriving on Monday afternoon, so thank you sooo much to my Sister who called to make sure I knew she was coming that day) She was able visit for Sammi and David for 1 evening so I was happy for the mix up in arrival dated.




She has been asking for snow, snow and more snow since she arrived and today her wish was granted!!! It started snowing this morning and as I type at 10 pm, it is still snowing. I had to work today, but Brad took Jane and Kaitlin to a movie and then they came home and played outside for hours!!!! She came in, left and had dinner at the Strickland's and then back out side and is still outside as I type. She has been having a great time and Brad and I really enjoy having her come and visit.





Jane and Kaitlin having fun in the snow!

How much snow can we eat?




We have the most amazing sledding hill behind our home. It is a wonderful place for a bit of sledding or boarding. Jane and the neighborhood kids have been having fun going down the hill.




Sledding Hill!!!!

Christmas Morning

Christmas Morning broke cold and clear. It was about 6 degrees out, but with hot chocolate and a fire, well who cares. Kids opened their gifts and had fun. David had already received one of his big gifts and has been using it in Vegas (a season ski pass for Lee Canyon) and Sammi got a Kindle from Amzon (it is an electronic book, really cool) she was really surprised. We are grateful for everything in our lives and are thankful for our Savior and thinking of him at this wonderful time of the year.

David

Sammi, opening her suprize gift!!!

She does love to read.

Our Christmas Card for 2009

This was our first complete year as Empty Nester's, so we thought the Christmas Card should reflect that. We have enjoyed the house to ourselves, but on the other hand, really miss the kids. It will be wonderful to be back in Las Vegas and closer to them.

Christmas In Utah 2009

We are enjoying a beautiful Christmas here in Highland, UT. Sammi and David came up from Las Vegas to spent the Holiday with us. I am enjoying having them home and all of us under our roof safe and sound.

David with Santa (aka Uncle Randy)

Sammi with Santa

Last night we drove in the 4 wheel drive sled, out to Grantsville to spend the evening with Brads Family. We had a wonderful dinner and then after dinner, Santa arrived to hand out gifts to all.

Great Grand Kids with Santa

Grandma with Santa

Today will be spent in new PJ's and enjoying new movies and then a great dinner (which smells really great right now).

Merry Christmas to all.

Promise, Last pictures of Fall

Brad and I went for a beautiful hike in the mountains behind the new Draper Temple. It was a wonderful day for a walk and the colors were, well outstanding!!! Missy and Max had a great time also. My Mom comes in on Friday, and I was hoping that the colors would still be here, but we had a huge wind storm last night and most of the leaves were blown off of the trees, but I am still hoping that there are some left for this weekend.

Point 2 Point Race in Park City

Brad had one finial race he wanted to ride (I'm not sure why, I think he is a bit crazy), but the race was called Point 2 Point, and it was in Park City. 75 miles with 14,000 feet of climbing (yes I said 14,000 feet, that where the crazy part comes in), but he did it in only 10 hours and 46 minutes. He was one tired boy when it was done, but he loved it and can't wait for next year. I also had a great time and was able to volunteer all day at a feed station, received a free jacket for doing it and had a blast!!!

getting ready to race

the start of the 1st Point 2 Point Race

Fall 2009 in Utah

I really love the fall season. Thing just seem fresh. The air is cooler and the colors are unbelievable!!!

Stream up in Alpine Loop

Bridal Vail Falls in Provo Canyon

Back of Mt Timponagos

John and Vicky on the lifts at Sundance

View from the Ski Lift at Sundance


Color in the Mountains


John and Vicky

Dad and Judy

Brad and I have taken several hikes to just enjoy the color. Dad and Judy, along with my Uncle John and Aunt Vicky, came for a visit and we took them up over the Alpine loop to see the fall colors. It was a fun visit and I hope that they do not wait 3 years to come again.

Second Overall!!!

Just a few photos of the Overall Ribbons. Brad received 2nd for his class!!!

Keith Took 1st, with Brad 2nd and Reed 3rd.

Reed, Keith and Brad

Ribbons for the Season and Overall Plaque

Bike Racing Ends for the Season

I know this is late, but life just slips away from you some how. Seems like just yesterday I was kicking on the AC and now, as I look out my window, the leaves are falling.

Brad, Mike and Kevin

waiting for the start


The start of the race, straight up hill!!

Brad and Reed coming in for the first lap

Brad had a great race season this year. He placed in every race he rode in (only missing one this year) and finishing 2nd over all in his class!!!! He really loves his bike. As I sit in my warm den typing this blog, he is our on his bike riding up and down a mountain somewhere.

Finish Line!!!

His last race was at the "Canyons" near Park City. It was a hot day and the race did not start until about noon, but brad did well in the race, placing 3rd for the day, which gave him second overall!! Brad's sister and her husband came to cheer him on and so did his Mom. I will miss the season, but Brad has one more race (not with the Intermountain Cup called Point 2 Point, in Park City), so here's to next year.

Sandy, Marty and Janet, Brads fan Club

The finial race results

Sandy and Brad tring to find some shade

Third Place Finish