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Monday, February 28, 2011

Natural Phenomenon!

On Sat. Feb. 26 while I was shoveling snow my neighbor told me to look up in the sky. The most amazing natural phenomenon occurred around the southern end of the valley. My parent's home is only six miles away and they just had cloud cover so I am grateful for the opportunity I had of witnessing this amazing moment. (I don't remember what the meteorologist called this occurrence.) I know the bright spots are called "Sundogs" and that this phenomenon was possible by the rays of the sun reflecting off ice crystals in the sky.

Snow, snow, and more SNOW!!!!





The first of February spoiled me. It was nice spring like weather. Playing outside with the kids, taking them to parks and in general enjoying the lovely 40 degree weather. Then, the last part of February it dumped on us. The kids loved it and I took them sledding for Maleina's first time, and Tyler's first time of actually liking it.

Last Saturday I spent a few hours outside with the kids in the snow. We made 2 caves and Tyler made a snow recliner. It was a blast, but I must admit I am SOOOOOO ready for Spring to be here!!!!

Monday, February 14, 2011

Maleina's 3rd Birtjday




I can hardly believe that my baby turned 3 last Monday! For her birthday she wanted a purple castle cake. I decided to take it a step further and made the cake pink and purple checkered, thankfully it turned out and made a smile come on her face when she saw the actual cake inside was her two favorite colors.

We were lucky enough to have her birth mother over for a few days to celebrate her birthday with us. Maleina loved the attention she got from everyone and was delighted with her gifts.

Maleina is such a blessing in my life and brings joy to our family that was missing before she came along. I am grateful to her birth mother for allowing her to join our family and the close relationship we have with her.

Ski Trip 2011



I took Tyler night skiing for the Neighborhood Ski Night. He was scared at first and was worried that he would crash a lot. I kept telling him that it's okay to crash as long as he got back up.

Tyler was able to take a lesson that night and the ski instructor was very patient and used food to help them understand how their posture is supposed to look like: smash a grape between your shin and boot, make a pie with your skis to slow down or french fries to speed up! Apparently they didn't work on making S's going down the mountain. I found that out the hard way. I wanted Tyler to ski the whole mountain instead of taking off on the trails. I hyped him up and told him he could do it (he was skiing great). He must have a little of his uncle Justin in him, because instead of making S's he went straight down the mountain! He claimed he was trying to slow down making his pie shape but it didn't work out so well for him. He ended up tumbling in the snow head over heels a couple times, skis went flying off. Luckily he walked away with only a headache....phew! Tyler loved skiing and asks continually to go again!

Pink Doll House


Since September 2010, Maleina was asking for a Pink Doll house for Christmas. Santa was quite generous and gave her what she wanted. She loves it and takes her little family to California daily to go and see her grandpa who lives in Sacramento.

Lego Atlantis



For Christmas 2010, Tyler got some Lego Atlantis sets from Santa Claus. He was a little overwhelmed at first by all the steps to build the portal. At times he said it was too hard for him. I am proud of him for completing it and love the fact that he still plays with it weekly, albeit quite delicately so it doesn't fall apart!