Jackson Hole

Jeff and I went skiing in Jackson Hole when Kyle and Emily were babies (they had a great time staying with Grandma) and loved it. With our Snowbird passes this year, we could use those to get heavily discounted lift tickets in JH so we took the opportunity to take the kids skiing there as well. And we just love this amazing cowboy town. 

Jeff and I went to the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar one evening

Yeehaw!

The skiing was excellent and so much fun that we could all ski together. 

We enjoyed a nice dinner where Jeff and I had the best elk dish on our first ski trip there together. While they didn't have the elk this time, we still had some pretty good food here. 

We also visited the Elk Refuge in Jackson on their sleigh ride tours. Was pretty cool to see so many elk up close and learn more about them. 

That is Aaron sleeping on Jeff. 

Hand War

While I was working, Aaron asked me to take a break with him so we could have a hand war. I think he saw this on Clash Royale and had this all set up - a table and with a dollar on each side as our bet on winning this arm wrestling match (that he called a hand war). Love his spunk. 

San Diego friends visit

Our dear friends from San Diego came out to Utah for a ski trip and to spend some time with us. The kids picked up right where they left off, as always, and had a blast playing in the snow together and several rounds of hide and seek. 

More ski season

Mexico

We all headed down to Mexico to celebrate my mom's birthday. My mom and all my siblings and their families were there for a fun week together. 

Kyle got to sit in the front seat with me. Haven't been in a 3 across the front seat car since the 80s in a station wagon. 

Aaron was tired from the travel. 

Kyle and a bird

All day, every day. 

Emily got to have a sleepover with Grandma and one of her cousins. These 2 had a blast and even snuck in an extra sleepover night. The boys also had a sleepover night with Grandma and one of their cousins.

Seesters

Sleepy Bear. It's hard swimming and playing all day. 

Grandma and all her 13 grandkids. 

Everyone!

Happy Birthday Mom!

The kids at the pool

Mom and the 5 of us. We are so lucky!

Me & Mom

Aaron - this is 5

This is being 5. 

Wearing your 100 days of school crown and playing iPad. 

Riding your bike in winter with swim goggles. 

Being Mama's work partner

Working hard

I love you to pieces too, Aaron!

Aaron basketball

This winter Aaron is playing basketball and is loving it. 

Crested butte

We took advantage of the long weekend and explored a new ski area with Jeff's brother and family. Crested Butte is about a 7 hour drive away and was spectacular.

The first night we cross country skied (for the first time) out to a yurt, under a clear starry night, to a great dinner with live music. They even played some Simon & Garfunkel. Perfection. 

Ski season 2018

Still enjoying ski season as it kicks into higher gear. Jeff and I enjoy our Sunday ski sessions together and Saturday skiing with the kids. We can all ski together now and it's just surreal. 

Yoda

Being 5 is great. This is a normal day for Aaron. Just getting in touch with his inner Yoda.