Jim and Mary are spending a few days in the O.C. and stopped by tonight to visit and join us for dinner. Annie's sister Pam, and Gary are also in town and came along to make it a real party. Poor Jim is still recovering from his rotator cuff surgery so he can't play golf with his buddies. Not sure if he's scrap booking with his spare time.
We got some family pictures taken last Friday downtown. We don't have all of them back yet, but there are a few shown on our photographers blog at http://andeesphotos.blogspot.com/
We love the ones of the kids especially!
I also wanted to say thanks to everyone who was able to visit Ben & Courtney's Pampered Chef Registry & order something. It really helped me out for the month of January & got them some really cool stuff for their wedding! The registry will stay open through the end of April after the wedding, so if you didn't get a chance to go look there is still plenty of time! Click here for the link & search for Ben Emmett or Courtney Call under the wedding registries. Thanks again!
He might not quite be ready to turn and burn with Will but it's a start. Here is actual footage of Jack's first run. At first he wasn't so sure but after 30 seconds he decides it's time to get his tuck on! Then he wanted to be carried. More words, photos, and videos at emmettdoggies.
.... sure doesn't need to happen again!!! The soccer and events were alright but it was confirmed lady luck was not on my side again.
"Not sure but I think the jack goes some place under here..."
Alex enjoyed a couple nights of swimming even though it was kinda cool, high 40's.
Sam played awesome with her U17 team. I think the one girl/guy was a bit older/bigger. Sam's U16 team took 2nd place without her playing but she got a medal for their efforts.
For celebration of Presidents Day, the Springville Emmetts went skiing at Solitude. It was four year old Will's first time on skis. He is a natural. I started out skiing backwards in front of him, but quickly realized that he could do it on his own. He mastered pizza and french fires right off. I spent all day tailing him down the hill. At the bottom he always wanted to go up again. By the end of the day (about 12 runs on Main Street) he was even turning with ease. At one point Sarah and Joel came over to join us. What a delight watching three kids heading down hill and having fun together. Some days life is very good.
Thanks to Allison and Tyler for inviting all the Cache Valley family over yesterday for cupcakes and Norda's brownies to help celebrate Lorie's birthday. We all enjoyed rocking the house with Rock Star (Lorie does a mean Christie McVie on Fleetwood Mac songs) but the best part is always the love from the grandsons. Lorie is still looking good.
I think that I used these same pictures last time I did a blog for your anniversary - so I refuse to do another one next year unless there is a new picture to use! (I think I was a day late with last years post, too)
Getting the snow off my ski
Watch out Sam, I'll be back next winter
I've also been picking a few new skills, like ski jumping
Big time air right there, move over Alex
The Miami Emmetts
We miss all of you guys out here, so much that we even created "mii" characters of the Midway Emmett's (minus Lily).
We have been able to get off the slopes and make our way to the temple in Orlando
The rest of the day consisted of well-checks at the doctor, shots for Bruce (what a champ!) & then opening presents at home. It was hard to get Polly to sit still for a good picture, so the only ones I have are of her & her new Barbie. I wasn't sure if she would be old enough to like it but she has been having fun with it all day. I think she likes that it has wings & she can make it fly. We are having a birthday party with her cousins on Friday but I wanted to do a birthday blog for her. We sure love Polly, the past three years have gone by quickly - but at the same time it seems like she has been around for longer than that.
Polly & WALL-E
McKinley (12) South Face, Beaver 09
Alex Mtn Dew Cup - took 2nd in his age
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