The Super Bowl

It isn't as much fun to watch the Super Bowl when you want both teams to lose. I found myself in-cheering both teams at times. But, we did and unfortunately, or fortunately, the Patriots won. Personally, I think the biggest winner was the Chevy ad that had us all thinking our TVs had gone out right before the games started. It was funny. Our party was small with just the four of us who occupy this house on a full-time basis attending. It was quiet, perfect for a little snooze, and very low key. We did have some snacks. I think it was almost perfect - could have only been better if the other two members of the clan were here.

A New Delicious Delight

HONEYCRISP apples. Sweet yet tart. Crunchy and juicy. Nature's great snack has been perfected. I could eat them all day - but they are expensive and I am cheap. I can only enjoy them occasionally. The real treat is a glass of honey crisp apple juice. Now that is pure joy in a cup.

Snow Fest 2015

We went to Snow Fest in Driggs today. This was our first time going even though it has been happening for a long time. There are lots of events but we only went to see the snow sculptures. Katy kept saying, "How do they do that?" Some were very impressive. It would be fun to watch the sculptures being created.  We had a great time. The weather was perfectly cold - cold but not too cold. After the sculptures, we went to a Korean food restaurant. It was delicious and new. Trent and I will go back. Katy probably won't.

Not a Pinterest Fail

This is probably my favorite gift that we received at Christmas. Our four children worked together to create this wonderful wall hanging on their own, with some help from Grandma, from an idea McKenna saw on Pinterest. I love it. I love that they worked together. I love that it shows how we are all connected in one family. And I love that they were so proud of it. Sometimes I stand with my hands on my hips just staring at it - kind of like Forest Gump. 

My Birthday

I feel that today is the very middle of my life. I'm dead center between birth and where I expect death. That is a weird place to be. Also that is an unnaturally negative thought for me. But it is true. I didn't feel like celebrated this day with adorable children. I decided to spend it skiing. My sister-in-law, Susan, and her friend, and mine, Tammi, went with me. Actually they took me because I didn't know where to go or how to do it. It was a great day with fantastic weather, clear skies, and incredible nature. I totally LOVED IT. And, groomed trails are way more fun and easy than the track. I also got this awesome bike. I have wanted one of these for a VERY long time - a lot longer than they have been the in thing.

So Blessed

Today my family got to stay home while I attended meetings at the school. (They were fun so I didn't really mind.) while there, I had occasion to think about my cute little family and how quickly everyone has grown up. Times when we are all together are not as often as they were just a couple years ago. I sure treasure those moments. In December, we attended the Christmas concert at the Conference Center where we truly enjoyed the Muppets. I have always loved Big Bird. He is even more grand in real-life. But the real joy of that night was being there with my family, all of them, and one of my other favorite people, my mom in-law. A true blessing and wonderful memory.

Getting My Swedish Ancestry On

I don't believe my Swedish ancestors would be so impressed. Somewhere, through the generations, the Nordic skills got lost because I definitely don't have them. But, I am a willing participant and have been very anxious to try out cross country skiing. In the Fall, a neighbor of ours had a garage sale and I bought cross country skis, boots, and poles. He threw in a ski rack for the car, too. (All for $25. WOOT!!!!) I patiently waited until all the factors of a good ski day were perfect and today was the day. Since I had never been before, I wanted to try it out someplace open and easy. What could be better than the school track? My teacher friend, Krista, came along, too. We were both pretty green but we had so much fun and laughed a lot. It is a lot more difficult than it looks. Can't wait to go again. I may have found a reason to like winter.