Flippin Family Fun

The youth in our ward rented out Flippin' Family Fun and invited family to join in on the fun.  The kids love this place, it is great to let out some energy and get them all worn out before bed!

Brielle and Kenzie enjoying climbing in the nets.

Cute girls!

Kenzie and Gavin coming down the slide!  This was a favorite for Gavin!

Payton in the middle of a flip while Taylor sits to watch.

The youth in our ward are so fun!

Taylor loves this place!

Brielle ready to swing into the foam pit.

So fun!

The girls climbing the rock wall that drops into the foam pit.

Gavin found a few fun friends who loved to take him around places.

Gavin, Brielle, and Taylor spinning on the octopus.

Mckay's Alumni Basketball Game

It is always great getting together with old friends.  Mckay had a basketball game during the holidays and was able to see some old buddies he played with and their families.

After the game.

Mckay ended up being on the winning team, making my kids thrilled!

They also planned to catch up again during the break and we met at a restaurant.

Fun to get to know them better!

Good times!

Christmas 2017

The anticipation of Christmas morning is contagious!  The kids can hardly wait for the "OK" to come downstairs, it is a bit fun to tease them before giving in!!

"Patiently" waiting!

I think Gavin sure thought this was great as he dug into his stocking.

Taylor checking out his loot.

Payton loves to see what is in his stocking each Christmas morning.

Brielle checking out her goodies.

Ha Ha! I can feel the excitement in her face!

Mckay opening his stocking and reading the letter I wrote (we always write a letter to each other and sneak it into the other's stocking.  It is something I totally look forward to!

Payton got some new slide sandals.

What a priceless reaction (I'm thinking it is the Hatchimals she was looking forward to!?

A pile of 5 kids on the new beanbag from Grandpa and Grandma Swensen.  I have a feeling many snuggles will take place on this bean bag!

Christmas with my sweetheart is a treasure!  I'm so glad I have him to share these special times with.

My whole world!

A marker coloring set is a perfect gift for this girl who adores coloring!

We had a great time watching Gavin open his presents.

His own BAYMAX!

It was breathtaking!!

A sweet Denver Jersey for Taylor!

One random thing Brielle was asking for was a stuffed animal elephant??  She was excited when she opened this cute elephant she quickly named Elly!

Gavin got a cool fire truck.

Any guesses what is in this weird shaped box!?

She was beyond excited when she got her very own Ukulele!!  Made her day! 

Payton's new basketball was a favorite for him!

Brielle got a Google Home Mini...it has been a hit with the kids!

Taylor was happy about these drones but they just never worked that well so he later exchanged them for his own Google Home Mini!

New slide sandals for Taylor as well.

Cute little smile!

Gavin has fallen for Buzz Lightyear and once spotted this at a second hand children's store.  He was heartbroken when he didn't think I had purchased it, it was slightly hard to keep it a secret at times.  I knew Christmas morning was going to be a treat for Gavin!

Priceless!!

We had a wonderful Christmas together!  We had to skip our prime rib dinner this year because my brand new oven was out of commission (I'm happy this happened before the warranty ran out but the timing was sure horrible).  I feel so blessed with beautiful children and a husband who are all my best friends.  I treasure these years together and I know they will go by so fast.  For now, I will hold on to these days and count my blessings.