Merry Christmas

I realize that the quality of these pictures is horendous, I think it may be time for Brett and I to invest in a camera that takes descent pictures indoors or maybe I should take a picture taking class and learn how to use the cameras we do have. :)

On Christmas Eve eve we visited my grandparents in Logan. My grandma has recently had a couple of back surgeries so it was good to see them. Brooklyn loved playing with their little Shih tzo Cricket.

We celebrated Christmas Eve at Brett's parents. It was a pretty quiet night since both Brett's sister's family stayed in California and his brother was in Bear Lake with his wife's family. But, we had a fabulous dinner with his parent's and grandma and opened presents.

On Christmas morning we met my granddad in the valley and went to my parents sacrament then went to their house for a yummy breakfast, presents and indoor snowball fight.

I am so grateful for my family and friends and especially my Heavenly Father and Brother Jesus this holiday season. I got so spoiled and sometimes I don't think I deserve everything I got or have, but because I have so much I feel that I have a greater obligation to be better wife, a better neighbor, a better mom, a better friend, a better daughter and daughter in law, a better sister and sister in law, aunt cousin, sunbeam teacher...and the list goes on. I am so grateful to those who have lifted me up when I've been down, gave me motivation to keep pressing forward when I thought I couldn't go anymore, welcomed me and made me feel loved, made me laugh when I felt like crying, and reminded me that every moment of everyday is special and that I should cherish each stage in my life whether its hard, sad, happy, or fun.

To everyone I know, Thanks for being a part of my life!

Labor Day Weekend

Brett bought me a golf/stay package at the Zermatt Resort in Midway for Mother's Day, so we decied to use it over Labor Day weekend. One Friday my mom and dad came over to stay with Brooklyn and we headed to the resort. When we got there we both felt tired so we took a nap then went to Swiss Days. Lots and lots of fun crafty booths. We didn't stay long because I didn't want to bore Brett to death and figured I could go down next year with some girls. When we got back to the Zermatt we ate dinner at the Schneitters restaurant and got some yummy pastries to take back to the room. Their chocolate eclaire was scrumptious!! Then on Saturday we golfed 9 holes at the Homestead Golf Course. It was a very pretty coarse and we didn't do too bad for not golfing much/at all this year. After golfing we headed to Park City where we got lunch at Flippin Burgers and headed home. It was a nice little getaway and Brooklyn had fun spending time with her grandma and grandpa.

We didn't get very many pictures, but here are some...

When we got home on Saturday we decided last minute to join Brett's parents at the cabin in Palisades, so we hurried and packed, luckily Brooklyn was taking a nap, then loaded her and everything else in the truck and got to the cabin at about 9:30. We got settled in and had fun playing with Brooklyn, who was being such a ham :) Sunday, Mark made us breakfast then we headed to Teton National Park where we hiked to Jenny Lake, had a pic nic, drove to Jackson Hole, then back to the cabin for some relaxation and dinner. Monday, we got packed up and sat outside on the deck while Brooklyn took a long nap (she didn't sleep good most of the trip because she was teething and was super congested) then we went for a walk and headed back to Utah. We met my mom and dad in Logan at Chases apartment and went to dinner at Cafe Sabor with them, my grandparents, and one of Chase's room mates. Then went home, put the little miss in the tub then to bed, where she slept like an angel. (must of missed the comfort of her own crib ;)