Bowling and Basketball

I love living close to BYU campus - never thought I would, but I do. There's so much to do, including bowling (though this is the first time we've been). Check out Rob's moves. Brooky's pretty into it eh? It's a whole different experience with kids isn't it? I don't think either of us broke 100:) Next time.


Great form Rob, I'm sure that one was a strike!


Ya know, bowling was never my thing. For some reason I've never really enjoyed it. Maybe it was one too many awkward bowling dates during my single years. So I haven't been for a long time. I found out that it's much more fun going with my family:)


Olivia got a kick out of pushing the big heavy green ball down the ramp.


That fun soon gave way to much greater fun climbing up the ramp and sliding down.



Okay seriously Rob, put the phone away, it's family time:)


We went to the final game between BYU and San Diego. It was broadcast in the Marriott Center. Rob even got interviewed and was on TV. I didn't know how to include the link, so I'll figure it out and put it on. Check back:) Such an intense game. I had to leave with about 10 minutes left to go to a Relief Society activity. I'm not one for texting during things like that, but I had to find out who won!! Go Jimmer!


Kev came up from Texas to recruit for his pest control company. He looks so enthused here doesn't he.



Mom hanging out at the back with Livs.

Dashing Through the Snow

We finally made it up Provo Canyon this winter! I went to Savers and got Olivia and Brooklyn winter clothes ( and I got boots) for under $30!! And the snow coat and pants actually match! We have decided to do two things as of late. First, we are going "Gazelle Intense," as Dave Ramsey says, to get out of debt by August of 2012, excluding our mortgage. We 're pretty excited because we can see the end goal - it doesn't seem so far away! We also are going to take turns planning family outings and dates. One of us plans the dates and finds a babysitter for the whole month. The other plans a family outing once a week for the month. This is our first planned outing, we went sledding and it was so fun!


Almost the whole time, Livvy had this quiet high pitched squeal as we pulled her across the ice and snow.


So we were going to go snowshoeing with our new shoes from Christmas, but we did this through a BYU wellness program, which supplied the shoes. We got here and found out we had to register online to get the snowshoes...oops. Oh well, we just walked along the well worn trails. Next time:)


Brooky had a fabulous time, she was so into it.

Our Little Butterball!!

We make 'em big eh? Look at that little butterball!! So I think I'm a binge blogger. I don't blog all the time, so when I do I have like 4 different events to post. Oh well, there's no right way right? Here's a few pics of Brooky - now almost 4 months!! Time flies, although let me tell you, this has seemed like the longest winter of my life. We've had to stay inside now for 3 months with the odd going to the grocery store etc. (The cursed RSV fear). So spring can't get here fast enough. Our next baby will be born in March!!


Grandpa Monson and Brooky bonding time:) We're so glad that my mom and dad have been able to stay here for so long. It has been such a treat for Livvy and Brooky to have Grandma and Grandpa here. Mom and Dad left to stay with Jodi, and Livvy was helping me set the table tonight and she set places for Grandma and Grandpa (even though they've been gone for a few days)! It was cute.


I love this picture of Grandma Monson and Brooklyn. Oh how this little girl loves her food. Come to think of it, so does Livvy. I wonder if it's because their mother loves it so much. My brothers used to call me Miss Piggy because I loved to eat, and things haven't really changed:)


These pictures were taken today. So we think we have a blue eyed red head on our hands! What a sweetie pie!