Spring in Highland Utah

Saturday we were out weeding the garden in shorts and enjoying beautiful 70 degree weather, and then Monday morning, well just funny weather. We love it here, and love the weather, because we know that we are heading into the best time here, spring and summer!! I took these pictures of the sweet Robin in the snow covered tree. Thought it really showed the example of our springs here, a bit of spring and still a bit of winter.

David 19 today!!!

David on his 1st Birthday.

Can't believe that my baby is 19 today!!! Time just goes to fast. We took him and Sammi out for dinner at the Olive Garden and had a nice visit. This was the first year I did not put balloons on his bed in the middle of the night. Hard to do 20 miles away. He did say that he kept waiting for me last night, thinking I was just going to come and deliver them. Well maybe again next year. We love you and are proud of you.

David at 10 years old with Maggie

David at 19 years.

1st Race of 2009

Brad and David, 1st ride of the season.

Well biking season is off and running. Brad had his first race this weekend in St. George (southern Utah for those of you not around Utah or Vegas) The weather was beautiful and Brad was more than ready after all those spin classes at the gym all winter. The kids came down to cheer Brad on on Saturday and all the cheering worked, he took 3rd place out of 27 riders in his class. We were so happy for him. Next race is also in Southern Utah on April 4th. After that the races are up in Northern Utah (the snow should be gone and flowers growing). After the race, Sammi and David went up to Duck Creek to her friend, Kirk's family cabin. Brad and I had a nice quite evening in St. George, went out for dinner and a movie, Paul Blart, Mall Cop, can think of many better uses for $15 dollars. A fun weekend overall. Also a fun note, Brad was able to get a number plate for the whole season and was able to choose his number, of course he picked #86!!

Brad Taking off for the 1st race of 2009.

Coming down the Mountain.

Finshing 3rd in his class.

Sammi and Kirk

Sammi and David

Brad getting his ribbon .

My Seattle Family

We had such a wonderful time in Seattle. We were able to visit my family and a few great friends. I wish we were closer in miles, but they are always in my heart.

My Mom and Me.

My Sister Katie and me.

My Sister Anne and Me

Me with Jane and Evan

One of my oldest(sorry Jenny) and dearest friends

Jenny and her husband Dennis.

A New Year

It has been a long time since I sat down and blogged, looking at my last post we were just starting to get the winter snow, and now my tulips are pusing their way up. Don't get me wrong, winter is not over, but Spring is just around the corner.

We have had a wonder winter. Christmas was wonderful and quite, with just us and the kids, but we did enjoy it. The kids received some fun gifts, David a video camera for his helmet (for biking) and Sammi all the dvd's of Little House on the Praire. Brad received a vita mix blender and he just loves it. He makes the best smoothies now and is always willing to make them.

The new year brought changes in our family. Brad and I became empty nesters!!! Yes the kids moved out. Sammi and David found a really cute home in Orem (about 20 miles from us) and are now roommates and really loving it. They are now so much closer to School and friends and a much larger Young Adult Ward.

Brad and I took a trip to Seattle in February. We were able to visit a lot of my family and a few friends. Our First morning we did our normal trip down to the Market and had breakfast at Lowells. We also went and saw the Gum Wall. Yes I did say Gum Wall, just look at the pictures. It was something to see

There were of course all of the fresh fruit and veggies and some tulips out. I love going to the Market in the Summer when all of the fresh flowers are out. Maybe another tipe this summer would be called for.

We were also able to take a quick overnight trip to the Washington Coast. We did not know that is was the lowest tide of the year and there were thousands and thousands of people for the razor clam dig. We were able to find a hotel room ( I think it was the last one) and them go out and watch all of the people digging. It was really fun.

Seagull

Lolly at the Beach

Brad at Ocean Shores

Double click on this picture. Those are all people

digging razon clams. WOW

Well biking season starts this weekend, so off to the races.