snow...Snow....SNOW

So we've been getting a bit of snowy weather here in St. George over the past week. I love the snow, but not necessarily driving in it. It's so beautiful to watch, especially when it's quiet with no traffic outside. Last night it really started snowing & sticking to the roads. I had a fun time driving home from Derek's last night....slipping & sliding around a few corners. I had to take some pictures of the snow. It was so pretty & I love how it seems so much lighter outside. All I was missing was a wood burning fireplace & a nice huge picture window. (sigh) Today the snow has melted off the roads & is slowly disappearing from the ground. The weather was sufficiently snowy enough so that my trip to Colorado was stopped....:(

I went to Las Vegas for a few hours with a couple friends on Wednesday. It was a fun time, but it started snowing on the way home. We had lunch at Margaritaville for my friend Karalynn's birthday. It was a fun place to eat...very tropical inside while it snowed outside.

Wednesday night

Thursday morning

I know it doesn't really look like a lot compared to some pictures I've seen...even Palmdale got a ton of snow! I heard Ty was so excited he didn't have to go to school....AHHH I remember those days. I LOVE WINTER!!!

Thankful

I know I'm a little late with this post. I am finding out more & more about who I am and it's a little scary at times. I've always thought I was pretty laid back, but have come to find out that I'm a bit of a control freak! YIKES!!! I'm also more needy & obsessive than I thought as well. These are traits I am NOT thankful for, but I guess I should be thankful that I am able to recognize them so I can limit the damage I could do with them (at least that's what I'm hoping).

Mom, Dad, Craig, Keri, Ryan, Aunt Karen & Uncle Byon all came into town for Thanksgiving @ Grandma & Grandpa Bird's. I didn't get to spend as much time with them as I would have liked as I was working, but the time that I did was fun. We celebrated Ryan's 5th birthday @ a pirate themed pizza place that is new in town. Dad helped me get more pumped up about looking for a house as we drove around & looked @ a few places. I am SO thankful for his help. We played card games & I played with Ryan. She has quite the imagination! We were playing "jail" and I got arrested for stealing a remote (what was I thinking?) Come to find out my "pretend" husband was a drug addict! (again....what was I thinking? marrying a drug addict? :) ) Later we played "restaurant" and Ryan went ALL out preparing for my "pretend" boyfriend. She pretended to decorate & was SOOO excited when he arrived. She is so funny! She gave me the biggest hug when I first saw her...I love it when all the kids get excited about seeing me! I had to include some pictures of Ryan in her pirate getup & her birthday present...dressup clothes.

I am so thankful for family & friends. How can anyone make it through this life without their support? I love you all!

Soccer & Fun

I decided that I needed to take a trip to California to see one of Ty's soccer games. I made it for the last of the season. It was fun to watch, but I found myself itching to get out and play with them. Ty's team won 6-0 and Ty scored a goal! Way to go Ty!!! Bryn changes every time I see her. She is so funny & definitely is showing her own personality. Lori is growing up like crazy & has beautiful hair. She has her own opinion of how it's done. She didn't like having 2 french braids, she didn't think it was pretty. Zack & Michelle are busy, busy. It's always fun to visit. We stay pretty busy & I love spending time with them all. I told Michelle that the kids are birth control.....but I was only kidding! I am not fond of the whining & squealing, but they are really good kids. Thanks to the CA Birds for letting me come hang out for a few days. Oh, Ty & Lori did GREAT in their Primary program on Sunday. Lori had been practicing her lines & said them without any help!

Here are some pictures from the trip.

Ty as goalie.......Bryn trying to get in the action........Lori with her braids

Bryn, Ty & Lori (morning snuggle)....Lori & Bryn playing......Palmdale sunset

Bryn playing the piano......the girls......Ty, Lori & Bryn in Sunday best