Christmas in the desert

Notice the "snow man" on the ground between Will and Meg. Cute as a button.



Ty was a good sport hanging with Will. Ride 'em dinosaurs!



The moms didn't like the shade too much.


There is no doubt about it the highlight was the visit to the cousins' new yogurt shop. They wanted to work and work and work! REALLY!! They cleaned windows and doors over and over. They fought over the broom and dustpan. It was so fun. I am thinking that maybe they could go to college at NAU (Go Lumberjacks!) and work at the shop. Still think they have one of the best topping bars I have EVER seen.


Meg was so excited to get a horse for her American Girl doll. She named it Jewel.


I love the look on Olivia's face here. She was scoping out her stocking and I think she was opening a Claire's gift card.



Love my fam and miss them sooooo much. I had so much fun on Christmas day. I can't wait until next time. San Diego, maybe? I wish we could all get together at least twice a year.


"And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth." John 1:14

End of summer and fall break has come and gone

I will add more to this post...this is just the beginning. So much stuff to share!

I have never seen anything so sweet as my son's love for this kitten. He was so rough on this kitten but the kitten didn't leave his side. The kitten also made him sit still! REALLY! He was snuggling the kitten outside our cabin and my son doesn't usually sit still for much of anything.


He wasn't so fond of the sheep!



Notice the cat near the fire. He was just having a ball "fathering" this kitten.


Meg with her horse. She liked grooming the horse. Both Olivia and Meg really took to their jobs at the ranch. Olivia would have moved in, I think. Maybe horse camp is in her future.




Will headed to preschool on the first day.


The first day of school obligatory photos!