Arizona

At the beginning of February we were able to take a trip to Arizona for the week and stay with Grandma and Papa Hall. We always have so much fun down there. We took the kids this year which is a first for us. They did so good the whole trip even though I was a little nervous about the plane ride.  But they did great! Quinton thought the plane ride was so much fun.  He got the window seat and couldn't have been more pleased. 

Quinton LOVED Grandma and Grandpa's pool.  He wanted to swim every morning and night. After the first day he even swam all by himself (we were by the pool).

This was Grandpa Hall trying to catch him with the pool cleaner.  He thought it was pretty funny.

"That's not a good idea." -Quinton, every time Branden would try something new in the pool with him.

One of our last days there we went to the zoo.  We were there while they were feeding the monkeys. 

Quinton and his cousin Brighton even got to feed the giraffes. 

Quinton playing with his cousin Brighton and Grandma Hall

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right?

Roasting marshmallows the last night we were there.  No one ate the ones Quinton made...

The weather was just a hair better than Idaho.  We got to go on walks every morning and play outside all day.

We had SOOO much fun.  A few other highlights of the trip were Quinton playing golf with dad and grandpa, shopping with Shay and Grandma, and eating out at some delicious restaurants. Thanks to Grandma and Papa Hall for a great time.  Quinton still tells us to take him back to Arizona just about every day.

Finally...Some snow

This winter has been really mild with hardly any snow. I'm not complaining but sometimes I love a good snow storm. Quinton also loves it cause that means he gets to go outside and help his dad shovel the driveway.

(this snow storm was from a few weeks ago...so much better than the wind storm thats happening outside now.  It's so bad it blew some shutters off our house. Yuck...I hate the wind)

Looking out the window to Q and his dad playing in the snow....melts my heart.

While they were hard at work/play me and this cute little guy stayed nice and warm inside making soup. I love nights like these.

The Mountains are calling and we must Go

A couple weekends ago we were able to go to the cabin for the night and hang out with Grandma and Papa Kelley. We got to go snowmobiling/sledding, relax by the fire and play our favorite card game. Q thinks cabins are the best place on earth....and he may be right.

Getting the sleds ready. Q loves to be in on all the action.

Lets rock n' roll dudes!!


Quinton has become quite the die hard on the sled. Dad dumped him multiple times and Q got right back on. His glove came off the last time he biffed it and he was ready to go back to the cabin. He must be my child...hates getting cold.

I think he's a fan!

Liam spent most the weekend laying by the fire or being held. It's a pretty hard life for tiny.

He also loved sitting in the high chair like a big boy.

All in all a wonderful weekend. Its always so hard to leave. Thanks Penni and Greg!

Christmas 2011

Christmas morning. Quinton was so excited Santa brought him a power wheel.

Taking a minute to check everything out. He loves the radio. Before he takes off he always has to crank up the tunes.

I think he likes it!

Looking in his stocking.

Liam also loved what Santa brought him. He got a new mobile. He loves to lay in his crib and watch it spin and light up. He also got the adorable little dog scout that talks and sings to him.

Quinton telling Liam thank you for the new movie he got him. Too cute!!

With no snow on the ground Q was actually able to go outside and test out his new ride.



My cute family on Christmas Day.



Later that day we went out to Grandma and Papa Garner's house.
Quinton being silly with his cousins.



Giving thank you hugs.

To end the day we went up to Rexburg to my grandma's house. They always have a delicious dinner waiting for us. She is one good cook.
The whole Garner side.

We hope everyone had a very merry Christmas. We loved celebrating the birth of our Savior!!!