The whole family at Temple Square for Family Home Evening. Then we enjoyed a nice dinner at the Lion House.

The Salt Lake Temple with the lights turned on. It is such a beautiful place to visit, especially during Christmas.

The nativity scene out in the middle of the reflecting pool at Temple Square.

Salt Lake Temple just before the lights were turned on after Thanksgiving.

Blake taking his turn hanging things.

Andy is carefully placing the tree ornaments the day after Thanksgiving.

Matthew's nap time with all his cars...

For Halloween, all the boys wanted to be Legos. Blake and Trevor had the same costumes last year but Andy wanted to participate this time too.

Our boys had their cousin Grace visit for a few days so I decided to take them all on a hike to Waterfall Canyon. It ended up being a little longer than I expected and I had to carry the two smallest - both Matthew and Grace. Matthew was in the backpack and I carried Grace in my arms. It's a good thing she's small and light...

And a few days later the second comes out...

Trevor lost his first front tooth...

Blake riding the banana bike at Bear Lake.

This is Andy's biggest smile he can muster! He likes to challenge anyone who dares to a smiling contest. He usually wins!

Here's a picture of our new house we moved to back in March. We live at the end of a road with no neighbors on either side, and a farm behind, so it's a pretty quiet little place we have; except for the horses from the farm that neigh in the middle of the night - at least that's what Emilee says makes all those noises. I think it's her trying to cover up her snoring.

The 5 boys getting ready to enter Minnetonka cave.

The whole family at the entrance to Minnetonka Cave near Bear Lake.

This has to be one of the cutest kids in the whole world!

Matthew was chasing a chipmuck when he climbed on the fence and I snapped this cute photo of him. He never shies away from a moment to smile for the camera.

Matthew celebrating his birthday in his new Red Rider wagon. Happy 2nd Birthday Matthew!!!

As you can see Blake really loves baseball!!

Andy and Mom at Lagoon on the carousel. We all had a great time at Lagoon. If you're going, go on a Monday!

Matthew showing off his piano skills at an early age.

Trevor at the Long Beach Acquarium. He's holding a small cup of nectar that these birds just love. As soon as he walked in with the cup, birds swarmed him all over and landed on his shoulders and his head. Unfortunately, I wasn't quick enough with the camera to catch them all.

Emilee and I at the Subway hiking trail in Zion's National Park. This is an awesome hike. You must obtain a permit to enter this hike. Permits can be obtained through back country office at the park.